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noun
Someone who preempts; especially one who appropriates public land.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
a bidder in bridge who makes a preemptive bid
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: pre-emptor
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: bidder
noun
someone who acquires land by preemption
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: pre-emptor
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Broader terms: appropriator
History
Compare Latin praeemptor.
