Definitions
designed or having the power to deter or prevent an anticipated situation or occurrence
Word origin
From preempt + -ive.
Used in a sentence
“a preemptive attack on the enemy”
“The practice of self-censorship serves as a preemptive measure to avoid direct censorship or persecution when governments in autocratizing countries tighten their grip.”
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