/ˌpriˈɛmpt/ – Verb
Definition: 1. thực hiện quyền ưu tiên mua trước;
2. nắm giữ hàng hóa để thực hiện quyền ưu tiên mua trước;
3. (Mỹ) chiếm giữ đất công để được quyền ưu tiên mua đất đó.
A more thorough explanation: “Pre-empt” in legal terms refers to the act of taking action to prevent or hinder something from happening or to secure a priority position or advantage over others. It can also refer to the right to purchase something before others have the opportunity to do so.
Example: The company decided to pre-empt any potential legal issues by seeking advice from their attorneys before launching the new product.