or pre-emp·tive
taken as a measure against something possible, anticipated, or feared; preventive; deterrent: a preemptive tactic against a ruthless business rival.
What does it mean if something is preemptive?
1a : of or relating to preemption. b : having power to preempt. 2 of a bid in bridge : higher than necessary and intended to shut out bids by the opponents.
How do you use preemptive in a sentence?
Preemptive in a Sentence ?
- Spraying around the property for termites is a preemptive move a wise homeowner should make.
- Since the government doesn't want to take a preemptive step against the dictator, it won't pass a war declaration without provocation.
