Preemption
/priːˈɛmpʃən/
Scrabble:16 ptsWWF:20 pts10 letters
Definition of Preemption
noun
- The purchase of something before it is offered for sale to others.
- The purchase of public land by the occupant.
- The temporary interruption of a task without its cooperation and with the intention of resuming it at a later time.
- The displacement of a lower jurisdiction's laws when they conflict with those of a higher jurisdiction.
Anagrams of Preemption
No exact anagrams found for "preemption". This word has a unique letter combination.
Letter Values
p3
r1
e1
e1
m3
p3
t1
i1
o1
n1
Total: 16 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Preemption
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Preemption"
Preemption is a 10-letter word that scores 16 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Preemption" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "preemption" is a high-scoring word.