Synonyms of preemptions

preemptions

noun

plural of preemption

as in takeovers

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

• takeovers
• appropriations
• seizures
• annexations
• expropriations
• usurpations
• invasions
• sequestrations
• occupancies
• arrogations
• assumptions
• occupations
• misuses
• confiscations
• detainers
• infringements
• piracies
• impoundments
• defalcations
• grabs
• misapplications
• thefts
• peculations
• repossessions
• embezzlements
• encroachments
• misappropriations
• attachments
• ejections
• dispossessions
• preoccupancies
• trespasses
• deforcements
• despoilments
• disfurnishments

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of preemptions

The measure expands an existing prohibition on local governments from limiting agritourism activity on agricultural property to include preemptions against those property owners from having to obtain a rural event venue permit or license. — CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026

An astonishing 134 preemptions have become law since 2013, according to the Florida Association of Counties. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 10 Feb. 2026

Even with nearly a quarter of the country blacked out due to affiliate preemptions — protests and temper tantrums by station groups and owners, basically — Jimmy Kimmel Live! — Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2025

It should be noted that preemptions were significant throughout premiere week, with syndicated series bumped to make room for Monday Night Football and the 24th anniversary of 9/11, which are standard at this time of year, in addition to as coverage of both the assassination of Charlie Kirk. — Selome Hailu, Variety, 24 Sep. 2025