preempted

/P R IY0 EH1 M P T IH0 D/
verb
  1. 1

    To appropriate something (before someone else does).

  2. 2

    To displace something, or take precedence over something.

  3. 3

    To secure (land, etc.) by the right of preemption.

  4. 4

    To make a preemptive bid at bridge.

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