n. One who holds a prior right to purchase certain public land. Abbott. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Pref. pre- + emption: cf. F. préemption. See Redeem. ] The act or right of preemption. Specifically:
n. [ Pref. pre- + emption: cf. F. préemption. See Redeem. ] The act or right of preemption. Specifically:
n. One who holds a prior right to purchase certain public land. Abbott. [ 1913 Webster ]