"Preemption" validity in different word game dictionaries
| Dictionary | Validity |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US(US/Canada/Thailand - TWL/NWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK(International - SOWPODS/CSW) | Yes |
| Words with Friends(WWF) | Yes |
"preemption" Definition
- the act or right of claiming or purchasing before or in preference to others.
- Law
- Also called fed·e·ral pre·emp·tion
- the doctrine that federal law takes precedence over state law when the two conflict.
- Also called state pre·emp·tion
- the doctrine that state law takes precedence over local law, such as county or municipal legislation, when the two conflict.
- Military
- a policy of attacking first when there is imminent threat of attack by an enemy, or an enactment of this policy:Preemption only works if there is sufficient intelligence capacity.
"preemption" Synonyms & Antonyms
"preemption" synonyms:
- preventative,
- preventive,
- prevention,
- preemptive-action,
- preventive-action,
- preventive-measure,
- anticipatory-measure,
- anticipation,
- preventive-measures,
- safeguard,
- protection,
- precaution,
- security,
- palladium,
- defence,
- defense,
- shield,
- deterrent,
- caution