PRE-EMPTIVE


Meaning of PRE-EMPTIVE in English

pre-emp ‧ tive BrE AmE , preemptive /priˈemptɪv/ adjective

a pre-emptive action is done to prevent something from happening, especially something that will harm you

pre-emptive strike/attack

a series of pre-emptive strikes on guerrilla bases

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