preemption
The act or right of purchasing before others. Specifically:
The privilege or prerogative formerly enjoyed by the king of buying provisions for his household in preference to others.
The right of an actual settler upon public lands (particularly those of the united states) to purchase a certain portion at a fixed price in preference to all other applicants.
Origin: Pref. Pre- – emption: cf. F. Preemption. See Redeem.
Earth was created around 4.5 billion years ago and life began not long after. Primitive life likely possessed the elemen..
Proteins and minerals can be derived from various dietary sources. They are essential for the proper growth and developm..
Humans are diploid creatures. This means that for every chromosome in the body, there is another one to match it. Howeve..
Bryophytes (nonvascular plants) are a plant group characterized by lacking vascular tissues. They include the mosses, th..
Plants protect themselves by releasing hydrogen peroxide to fight against fungal invasion. Another way is by secreting c..
Viruses possess both living and non-living characteristics. This unique feature distinguishes them from other organisms...