| NOUN | person | preemptor, pre-emptor | someone who acquires land by preemption |
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| person | preemptor, pre-emptor | a bidder in bridge who makes a preemptive bid |
| Meaning | someone who acquires land by preemption. | |
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| Synonym | pre-emptor | |
| Broader | appropriator | someone who takes for his or her own use (especially without permission) |
| Verbs | preempt | acquire for oneself before others can do so |
| Meaning | A bidder in bridge who makes a preemptive bid. | |
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| Synonym | pre-emptor | |
| Broader | bidder | someone who makes a bid at cards |
| Verbs | preempt | make a preemptive bid in the game of bridge |
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