“Preemption” in Japanese
Short answer
Preemption in Japanese is “先買い” (sakigai). Full meaning: buying in advance, advance purchase, preemption.
Other ways to say “Preemption” in Japanese
先買権
senbaiken right of first refusal, (right of) preemption, purchase option
先制
sensei head start, initiative, preemption
先買
sakigai buying in advance, advance purchase, preemption
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