Words Containing: P,R,E,E,M,P,T

• designed or having the power to deter or prevent an anticipated situation or occurrence

• offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power

• not allowing contradiction or refusal

• putting an end to all debate or action

• payment in advance

• herb with downy leaves and small purple or white flowers that yields a pungent oil used as a flavoring

• red gum tree of Tasmania

• a candy flavored with peppermint oil

• a high bid that is intended to prevent the opposing players from bidding

• acquire for oneself before others can do so

• take the place of or have precedence over

• gain possession of by prior right or opportunity, especially so as to obtain the right to buy (land)

• make a preemptive bid in the game of bridge

• the judicial principle asserting the supremacy of federal over state legislation on the same subject

• the right of a government to seize or appropriate something (as property)

• the right to purchase something in advance of others

• a prior appropriation of something