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preemption
noun(pre-emp-tion)
the right of purchasing before others; especially : one given by the government to the actual settler upon a tract of public land
preemption
noun(pre-emp-tion)
the purchase of something under this right
preemption
noun(pre-emp-tion)
a prior seizure or appropriation : a taking possession before others

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