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pre-emptor

PRIMARY MEANINGS OF: pre-emptor

1
n
someone who acquires land by preemption
2
n
a bidder in bridge who makes a preemptive bid
FULL DEFINITIONS OF: pre-emptor
1

n someone who acquires land by preemption

Synonyms:
preemptor
Type of:
appropriator
someone who takes for his or her own use (especially without permission)
2

n a bidder in bridge who makes a preemptive bid

Synonyms:
preemptor
Type of:
bidder
someone who makes a bid at cards
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