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pre-emption
noun[ C or U ]
mainly UK(also mainly USpreemption)uk /ˌpriːˈemp.ʃən/ us /ˌpriːˈemp.ʃən/
the act of preventing something from happening, especially an attack, by taking action first:
There is widespread concern that the new doctrine of preemption might increase the worldwide risk of war.
Inevitably the concept of pre-emption leads to a clash between new realities and traditional ideas about order.
the right to buy something before other people have the right to buy it, especially land or shares in a business:
As institutional investors, we are clear that the principle of pre-emption must be respected.
The country gives investors preemption rights over shares, giving them first refusal on new shares.
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