pre-empt

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IPA /pɹiːˈɛmpt/

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pre-empt verb

To appropriate something (before someone else does).
To displace something, or take precedence over something.
To secure (land, etc.) by the right of preemption.
To make a preemptive bid at bridge.

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ninja prepay preempt predetermine precede forecast anticipate foresee predict prejudge prejudice warn second-guess replace advance jeopardise prevention

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