'Preemptive' definitions:
Definition of 'preemptive'
(from WordNet)
adjective
Designed or having the power to deter or prevent an anticipated situation or occurrence; "a preemptive business offer" [syn: preemptive, pre-emptive]
Definition of 'Preemptive'
From: GCIDE
- Preemptive \Pre*["e]mp"tive\, a. Of or pertaining to pre["e]mption; having power to pre["e]mpt; pre["e]mpting. [1913 Webster]