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preemptive
adjective
(pre-emp-tive)
of or relating to preemption
preemptive
adjective
(pre-emp-tive)
having power to preempt
preemptive
adjective
(pre-emp-tive)
higher than necessary and intended to shut out bids by the opponents
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