| Main Entry: | preemption |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | usurpation |
Synonyms: |
appropriation, arrogation, assumption, commandeering, infringement, seizure, taking |
| Main Entry: | first refusal |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | first chance to buy something |
Synonyms: |
first option, option, preemption, prior right of purchase, refusal, right of preemption |
| Main Entry: | arrogation |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | usurpation |
Synonyms: |
appropriation, confiscation, encroachment, preemption, seizure |
| Main Entry: | determent |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | prevention |
Synonyms: |
deterrence, disincentive, dissuasion, obviation, preclusion, preemption |
| Main Entry: | deterrence |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | prevention |
Synonyms: |
determent, disincentive, dissuasion, obviation, preclusion, preemption |
| Main Entry: | usurpation |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | seizing something |
Synonyms: |
abduction, annexation, apprehension, appropriation, arrest, arrogation, assumption, bust, collar, commandeering, confiscation, drop*, grab*, grabbing, hook*, pinch*, preemption, seizing, seizure, snatch |