"preemptively" meaning in English

See preemptively in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adverb

Forms: more preemptively [comparative], most preemptively [superlative]
Etymology: From preemptive + -ly. Etymology templates: {{af|en|preemptive|-ly|id2=adverbial}} preemptive + -ly Head templates: {{en-adv}} preemptively (comparative more preemptively, superlative most preemptively)
  1. In a preemptive manner. Synonyms: pre-emptively, preëmptively Translations (in a preemptive manner): preventivament (Catalan), preventivamente (Italian), preventivamente (Spanish)

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