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pre-emptive

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1. adj. designed or having the power to deter or prevent an anticipated situation or occurrence Source: wordnet
2. j:100 s designed or having the power to deter or prevent an anticipated situation or occurrence Source: ecdict

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anticipated designed deter occurrence power prevent situation

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