Found 2 items, similar to preemptive.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: preemptive preemptive adj : designed or having the power to deter or prevent an anticipated situation or occurrence; “a preemptive business offer”
English → English (gcide) Definition: Preemptive Preemptive \Pre*["e]mp"tive\, a. Of or pertaining to pre["e]mption; having power to pre["e]mpt; pre["e]mpting. [1913 Webster]