preemptor
preemptor · preemptors
Someone who preempts; especially one who appropriates public landSomeone who preempts; especially one who appropriates public land.
Meaning
1 sensesSomeone who preempts; especially one who appropriates public land.
someone who acquires land by preemption
Origin
Compare Latin praeemptor.Compare Latin praeemptor.
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Forms
plural: preemptors| Singular | preemptor |
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Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- a bidder in bridge who makes a preemptive bid:pre-emptor
- someone who acquires land by preemption:pre-emptor
Word family
1 related wordsRelatedpreempt