- 1. n a high bid that is intended to prevent the opposing players from bidding v acquire for oneself before others can do so v take the place of or have precedence over v gain possession of by prior right or opportunity, especially so as to obtain the right to buy (land) v make a preemptive bid in the game of bridge Source: ecdict
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bidrightpreemptiveacquirebiddingbridgebuygaingamehighintendedlandobtainoneselfopportunityopposingplaceplayerspossessionprecedencepreventpriortake
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