pre-emptive
Pronunciation: /priˈɛmptɪv/
adjective
- serving or intended to pre-empt or forestall something, especially to prevent attack by disabling the enemy: a pre-emptive strike
- relating to the purchase of goods or shares by one person or party before the opportunity is offered to others: pre-emptive rights
- Bridge denoting a bid, typically an opening bid, intended to be so high that it prevents or interferes with effective bidding by the opponents.
