preemptive

adjective

pre·emp·tive prē-ˈem(p)-tiv

: of or relating to preemption

: having power to preempt

of a bid in bridge : higher than necessary and intended to shut out bids by the opponents

: giving a stockholder first option to purchase new stock in an amount proportionate to his existing holdings

: marked by the seizing of the initiative : initiated by oneself

a preemptive attack

preemptively adverb

Examples of preemptive in a Sentence

The country took preemptive action against the perceived enemy. a preemptive attack by the army

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Biden considering preemptive pardons for Trump targets Biden is considering offering pardons for unspecified crimes to protect people Trump has threatened to investigate. —

Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024 Employees faced with a PIP often find themselves at a critical career crossroads, with many opting to begin job hunting as a preemptive measure. —

Jack Kelly, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024 The White House has not commented on these potential preemptive pardons. —

Emma Withrow, Baltimore Sun, 19 Dec. 2024 Trump ups calls for Jan. 6 committee prosecutions amid Biden’s preemptive pardon rumors The report comes as Trump prepares to return to the Oval Office and has upped the rhetoric about investigating and prosecuting those involved on the former Jan. 6 committee. —

Kaelan Deese, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 17 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for preemptive