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pre-emptive

(prɪˈɛmptɪv)

adj

1. of, involving, or capable of pre-emption

2. (Bridge) bridge (of a high bid) made to shut out opposition bidding

3. (Military) military designed to reduce or destroy an enemy's attacking strength before it can use it: a pre-emptive strike.

pre-ˈemptively adv

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Adj.

pre-emptive - designed or having the power to deter or prevent an anticipated situation or occurrence; "a preemptive business offer"

preemptive

preventative, preventive - tending to prevent or hinder

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pre-emptive

[priːˈemptɪv]

A. ADJ [measure] → preventivo; [claim] → por derecho de prioridad, preferente

B. CPD pre-emptive bid N → oferta f hecha con intención de excluir cualquier otra
pre-emptive right N → derecho m preferencial
pre-emptive strike N → ataque m preventivo

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pre-emptive

[priˈɛmptɪv] preemptive (US) adj

(MILITARY) [action, attack] → préventif/ive
pre-emptive strike → attaque (or action) préventive

[legislation, policy, surgery] → préventif/ive

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pre-emptive

adj → präventiv, Präventiv-; pre-emptive attack → Präventivschlag m; pre-emptive bid (Bridge) Ansage, die durch ihre Höhe weitere Ansagen erschwert

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pre-emptive

[ˌpriːɛmptɪv] adj pre-emptive strike (Mil) → azione f preventiva

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