| preemptor | (n) someone who acquires land by preemption, Syn. pre-emptor |
| preemptor | (n) a bidder in bridge who makes a preemptive bid, Syn. pre-emptor |
| Preemptor | n. [ Cf. L. praeemptor. ] One who preëmpts; esp., one who preëmpts public land. [ 1913 Webster ] |
| Preemptory | a. Pertaining to preëmption. [ 1913 Webster ] |