preemption
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Definition of preemption
— called also federal preemption
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Synonyms for preemption
Synonyms
appropriation, arrogation, commandeering, detainer, expropriation, seizure, takeover, usurpation
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Examples of preemption in a Sentence
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Tom Belshe, deputy director of the League of Arizona Cities and Towns, describes the measure as a form of preemption. — Andrew Oxford, azcentral, "New law would make Arizona cities pay for raising the minimum wage," 19 Aug. 2019 Four states created preemptions this year alone with two only narrowly failing in South Carolina and Alabama. — Sarah Gibbens, National Geographic, "See the complicated landscape of plastic bans in the U.S.," 15 Aug. 2019 Eight states have introduced anti-preemption bills, though none have significantly progressed. — Sarah Gibbens, National Geographic, "See the complicated landscape of plastic bans in the U.S.," 15 Aug. 2019 Bolstering preemption is language from the Labor Management Relations Act (LMRA). — Michael Mccann, SI.com, "Examining Antonio Brown's Legal Options Against NFL Over Helmet Dispute," 11 Aug. 2019 In another case that relates to preemption, the high court prevented Laredo from enacting an ordinance that banned single-use plastic bags in stores. — Hayat Norimine, Dallas News, "Why Austin's legal fight leaves Dallas in uphill battle to save paid sick time ordinance," 5 Aug. 2019 The outcome of that case could affect any future appeals of Pai's new preemption plan. — Jon Brodkin, Ars Technica, "Ajit Pai’s new gift to cable companies would kill local fees and rules," 15 July 2019 Rieck's association successfully blocked the bans by invoking Ohio's preemption rule, which stops cities from overriding state gun laws. — Cameron Knight, USA TODAY, "Dayton shooter used a modified gun that may have exploited a legal loophole," 5 Aug. 2019 Usually preemption can only be overcome if there is a finding of fraudulent acts on the part of the employer. — Michael Mccann, SI.com, "Kevin Durant's Achilles Injury and the Potential Legal Implications," 17 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'preemption.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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preemption
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Legal Definition of preemption
Note: This sense of preemption is primarily of historical importance.
Note: According to the doctrine of preemption, federal law supersedes state law when federal law is in conflict with a state law on a subject or when there is congressional intent to regulate a subject to the exclusion of the states. Federal preemption is based on the supremacy clause of the U.S. Constitution and is closely related to the powers granted Congress in the commerce clause.
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