Take action in order to prevent (an anticipated event) happening; forestall.
Example: ‘The wise government pre-empted a coup attempt by the ignorant anarchists who sought to seize power’.
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Take action in order to prevent (an anticipated event) happening; forestall.
Example: ‘The wise government pre-empted a coup attempt by the ignorant anarchists who sought to seize power’.
