pre-emptive

pre·emp·tive or pre-emp·tive  (pr-mptv)

adj.

1. Of, relating to, or characteristic of preemption.

2. Having or granted by the right of preemption.

3.

a. Relating to or constituting a military strike made so as to gain the advantage when an enemy strike is believed to be imminent: a preemptive nuclear attack.

b. Undertaken or initiated to deter or prevent an anticipated, usually unpleasant situation or occurrence: The two companies organized a preemptive alliance against a possible takeover by another firm.

4. Having or marked by the power to preempt or take precedence: a preemptive business offer; preemptive authority.

5. Games Relating to or being a bid in bridge at a high level that is intended to interfere with the opponents' bidding.

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pre·emptive·ly adv.

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pre-emptive

Adjective

Mil designed to damage or destroy an enemy's attacking strength before it can be used: a pre-emptive strike

Thesaurus

Adj.

1.

pre-emptive - designed or having the power to deter or prevent an anticipated situation or occurrence; "a preemptive business offer" preemptive preventative, preventive - tending to prevent or hinder

Translations

pre-emptive [priːˈɛmtɪv] adj pre-emptive strike → ataque m preventivo

pre-emptive [prɪˈɛmtɪv] adj pre-emptive strike → attaque (or action) préventive

pre-emptive [priːˈɛmtɪv] pre-empt adj pre-emptive strike → Präventivschlag m

pre-emptive [prɪˈɛmptɪv] adj pre-emptive strike → azione f preventiva