pre-emptor

Definitions of pre-emptor
  1. noun
    someone who acquires land by preemption
    synonyms: preemptor
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    type of:
    appropriator
    someone who takes for his or her own use (especially without permission)
  2. noun
    a bidder in bridge who makes a preemptive bid
    synonyms: preemptor
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    type of:
    bidder
    someone who makes a bid at cards
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