"preemptor" meaning in English

See preemptor in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: preemptors [plural]
Etymology: Compare Latin praeemptor. Etymology templates: {{uder|en|la|praeemptor}} Latin praeemptor Head templates: {{en-noun}} preemptor (plural preemptors)
  1. Someone who preempts; especially one who appropriates public land.

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