Definition of "preëmpting" [preempting]

• Present participle of preempt. (verb)

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• "He also has floated the idea of preempting state rules, although consumer groups have protested that idea."
• "The point here is that the United States is conceding that it has no right to tell Israel what to do on security issues which, for Netanyahu, of course, include maintaining the occupation, blockading Gaza, and "preempting" any adversary by attacking whenever and whomever."
• "As Brewer prepared to sign the Arizona bill -- requiring police leeway to challenge individuals they suspect are illegal immigrants -- Latino leaders warned that there could be severe consequences for Democrats in November if President Obama and others do not do enough push back against it with steps such as preempting the state law with federal law, and passing comprehensive immigration reform."