as in takeover
the unlawful taking or withholding of something from the rightful owner under a guise of authority
longtime residents resented the preemption of their urban neighborhood by this influx of affluent yuppies
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of preemption
The approval expands a preemption traffic signal pilot program that Mt. Juliet has had for about six months at the intersection of North Mt. Juliet Road and Division Street.
—
Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 16 July 2025
Bipartisan opposition to the AI preemption provision in OBBBA is not surprising.
—Patrick Gleason, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
The lobby groups' filing reminded the Department of Justice that during the first Trump administration, the government brought a preemption suit against California's net neutrality law.
—ArsTechnica, 30 May 2025
One likely defense is preemption, which is a major reason why pro athletes in leagues with collective bargaining agreements typically don’t sue over injuries.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 23 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for preemption
Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 16 July 2025
Bipartisan opposition to the AI preemption provision in OBBBA is not surprising.
—Patrick Gleason, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
The lobby groups' filing reminded the Department of Justice that during the first Trump administration, the government brought a preemption suit against California's net neutrality law.
—ArsTechnica, 30 May 2025
One likely defense is preemption, which is a major reason why pro athletes in leagues with collective bargaining agreements typically don’t sue over injuries.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 23 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for preemption
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preemption
Noun
-
The takeover led to a mass resignation of appointees and advisors, including Shonda Rhimes and Renée Fleming.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
23 July 2025
-
But the federal government’s takeover presents a unique opportunity to reclaim the future of the Penn-area neighborhood.—
Tony Simone,
New York Daily News,
23 July 2025
Noun
-
Commissioner Alicia Reece abstained from the June 26 vote and voted against a $16 million appropriation for the first phase of renovations for the stadium, as well as two contracts for steel and concrete materials.—
Erin Glynn,
The Enquirer,
31 July 2025
-
Comptroller Glenn Hegar last week said on the eve of the session opening that lawmakers will start the budget-writing process with $24 billion left over from the 2023 appropriations and will have $362.2 billion to spend this biennium, which includes money from state and federal sources.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
Noun
-
Boyce died suddenly at the age of 20 in July 2019 after experiencing a seizure in his sleep.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
26 July 2025
-
Illnesses that include potential strokes or seizures are particularly problematic in that the stroke or seizure can occur at any moment leaving particularly small children vulnerable and at risk and unable to seek help.—
Patricia Fersch,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
Noun
-
Olson said the preliminary approvals — the annexation agreement, rezoning, PUD and preliminary PUD plan — could be up for a vote by the City Council in August.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
21 July 2025
-
Not one person − with every seat filled, many standing, and some overflowing into the hall − said annexation was a good idea.—
Sharon Coolidge,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
Cite this Entry
“Preemption.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preemption. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share