Pre-emption Synonyms

The right to purchase something in advance of others
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. preemption
A prior appropriation of something
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. preemption

Words Related to Pre-emption

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Related:

  1. preventive war
  2. preemptive
  3. pre-emptive
  4. estoppel

Pre-emption Sentence Examples

  • As instances of " collateral " covenants, we may take a covenant by a lessor to give the lessee a right of pre-emption over a piece of land adjoining the subject of the demise, or in the case of a lease of a beer-shop, not to keep any similar shop within a prescribed distance from the premises demised, or a covenant by a lessee to pay rates on premises not demised.

  • Should he desire to sell his estates, the right of pre-emption belonged to the tenants, or, in default, to the neighbours.

  • Congress therefore reduced the price of land from $2 to $1.25 per acre, and adopted the policy of pre-emption, preference being given to the claims of existing settlers.

  • Should the tenant sell or exchange his interest in the property, the right of pre-emption is vested in the landlord, and a corresponding right is enjoyed by the tenant should the quitrent be for sale.

  • By the first tenants at will were empowered to sell their occupation interests, the landlord retaining a right of pre-emption.

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