Associations to the word «Preemptive»
Noun
- Strike
- Kernel
- Unix
- Cpu
- Bidding
- Interrupt
- Mobilization
- Bid
- Priority
- Os
- Launch
- Queue
- Retaliation
- Phelps
- Attack
- Linux
- Slice
- Soviets
- Terrorism
- Iraq
- Opener
- Invasion
- Mackay
- Stalin
- Justification
- Threat
- Thread
- Launching
- Doctrine
- Strategy
- Initiation
- Israel
- Opponent
- Buffer
- Israeli
- Raid
- Nationalist
- Capability
- Processor
- Missile
- Hardware
- Defense
- Action
- Bush
- Hitler
- Reactor
- Algorithm
- Coup
- Dos
- Measure
- Arrest
- Suit
- Conspiracy
- War
- Stance
- Task
- Execution
- Response
- Pearl
- Egypt
- Mac
- Drake
- Raise
- Purchase
Adjective
Wiktionary
PREEMPTIVE, adjective. Of or relating to preemption.
PREEMPTIVE, adjective. Made so as to deter an anticipated unpleasant situation.
PREEMPTIVE, adjective. (bridge) (of a high-level bid) Intended to interfere with an opponent's bidding.
PREËMPTIVE, adjective. Alternative spelling of preemptive
PREEMPTIVE RIGHT, noun. (legal) The right of shareholders to maintain a constant percentage of a company's shares by receiving a proportionate fraction of any new shares issued, thus preempting any dilution
PREEMPTIVE SELF-DEFENCE, noun. The concept of an armed attack on another state, when not at war, on the belief that the other state represents a real attack threat. It differs from a preemptive strike which applies to states which are already at war.
PREEMPTIVE STRIKE, noun. An attack launched as a defensive measure.
PREEMPTIVE STRIKES, noun. Plural of preemptive strike
Dictionary definition
PREEMPTIVE, adjective. Designed or having the power to deter or prevent an anticipated situation or occurrence; "a preemptive business offer".
Wise words
We cannot always control our thoughts, but we can control
our words, and repetition impresses the subconscious, and we
are then master of the situation.