Attachment and Preemption

Attachment

Attachment noun - A feeling of strong or constant regard for and dedication to someone.

Preemption and attachment are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Preemption" instead a noun "Attachment".

Preemption

Preemption noun - The unlawful taking or withholding of something from the rightful owner under a guise of authority.
Usage example: longtime residents resented the preemption of their urban neighborhood by this influx of affluent yuppies
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Synonyms for Preemption

Attachment and preemption are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Attachment" instead a noun "Preemption".

Nearby Words: preempt, preempted, preemptive, preemptively, preempting
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