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preempt vs preemption

preemption vs preempt

preempt and preemption both are nouns.

preempt is a verb but preemption is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
preempt Yes No Yes No
preemption Yes No No No
preempt (noun) preemption (noun)
a high bid that is intended to prevent the opposing players from bidding a prior appropriation of something
the right to purchase something in advance of others
the right of a government to seize or appropriate something (as property)
the judicial principle asserting the supremacy of federal over state legislation on the same subject
preempt (verb) preemption (verb)
acquire for oneself before others can do so
make a preemptive bid in the game of bridge
gain possession of by prior right or opportunity, especially so as to obtain the right to buy (land)
take the place of or have precedence over
Difference between preempt and preemption

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