Definitions for: Preempt

[v] make a preemptive bid; in bridge
[v] acquire by preemption

Webster (1913) Definition: Pre*["e]mpt" (?; 215), v. t. & i. [imp. & p. p.
Pre["e]mpted; p. pr. & vb. n. Pre["e]mpting.] [See
Pre["e]mption.]
To settle upon (public land) with a right of preemption, as
under the laws of the United States; to take by
pre["e]mption.

See Also: acquire, bid, call, get