Synonyms of preemption

preemption

noun

prē-ˈem(p)-shən 

as in takeover

the unlawful taking or withholding of something from the rightful owner under a guise of authority

longtime residents resented the preemption of their urban neighborhood by this influx of affluent yuppies

Synonyms & Similar Words

• takeover
• appropriation
• seizure
• annexation
• usurpation
• invasion
• expropriation
• occupancy
• arrogation
• occupation
• theft
• commandeering
• detainer
• misuse
• infringement
• assumption
• confiscation
• grab
• sequestration
• impoundment
• repossession
• encroachment
• misapplication
• stripping
• misappropriation
• defalcation
• embezzlement
• peculation
• looting
• piracy
• attachment
• trespass
• despoilment
• ejection
• pillaging
• dispossession
• preoccupancy
• deforcement
• disfurnishment

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of preemption

But Congress might not have the same success using preemption with college athlete employment at public universities given that longstanding legal relationship between those universities and their states. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 10 June 2026

Unlike ordinary cell service, FirstNet gives first responders priority and preemption for daily operations and during emergencies, even when commercial networks are overloaded. — Edward F. Davis, Boston Herald, 7 June 2026

The Third Circuit’s ‘swaps-first’ approach to field preemption has filtered down to other federal courts. — Daniel Wallach, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026

New York Assembly members Alex Bores and Andrew Gounardes write a letter expressing concern over the recent bipartisan talks in the House over preemption of AI state laws. — Benjamin Guggenheim, Washington Post, 22 May 2026