Preemptor (Noun)
Meaning 1
A bidder in bridge who makes a preemptive bid.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
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Meaning 2
Someone who acquires land by preemption.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The preemptor of the property had the right to purchase the land at a set price before it was offered to anyone else.
- The government granted the preemptor exclusive rights to buy the land for a period of six months.
- As a preemptor, she was able to acquire the adjacent lot at a significantly lower price than the market value.
- The preemptor had been waiting for years to exercise his option to buy the land, and finally, the day had arrived.
- Under the terms of the agreement, the preemptor was entitled to purchase the land as soon as the current lease expired.