Pre-ëmpt', v. t. or i.
(84), v. t. or i. [imp. & p. p. PREEMPTED; p. pr. & vb. n. PREEMPTING.] To take up land, or as land, with a right of preëmption under the laws of the United States. [U. S.]
(84), v. t. or i. [imp. & p. p. PREEMPTED; p. pr. & vb. n. PREEMPTING.] To take up land, or as land, with a right of preëmption under the laws of the United States. [U. S.]