A preemptive strike commonly refers to an attack made upon an enemy as a precautionary response to an anticipated or impending war, such as in a preemptive war.
Preemptive strike may also refer to:
* "Preemptive Strike" (album), a retrospective compilation album of DJ Shadow's singles released on the UK record label Mo'Wax
* "Preemptive Strike" ("TNG" episode), a seventh season episode of "Star Trek: The Next Generation"
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Preemptive Strike — Album par DJ Shadow Sortie 13 janvier 1998 Enregistrement de 1991 à 1997 Durée 61:11 Genre Abstract hip hop Producteur … Wikipédia en Français
Preemptive Strike (album) — Infobox Album Name = Preemptive Strike Type = Compilation album Artist = DJ Shadow Released = January 13, 1998 Recorded = 1991–1997 Genre = Hip hop instrumental hip hop Length = 61:11 Label = Mo Wax Producer = DJ Shadow Reviews = * Allmusic… … Wikipedia
preemptive strike. — See preventive war. [1955 60] * * * … Universalium
preemptive strike — noun An attack launched as a defensive measure … Wiktionary
preemptive strike. — See preventive war. [1955 60] … Useful english dictionary
Preemptive war — A closely related topic is a preventive war, namely an anticipatory war in the face of a less immediate threat Another type of preemptive military action is a preemptive strike A preemptive war is a war that is commenced in an attempt to repel or … Wikipedia
preemptive self-defence — noun The concept of an armed attack on another state, when not at war, on the belief that the other state represents a real attack threat. It differs from a preemptive strike which applies to states which are already at war … Wiktionary
preemptive — pre•emp•tive or pre emp•tive [[t]priˈɛmp tɪv[/t]] adj. 1) cvb of or pertaining to preemption 2) cvb taken as a measure against something possible, anticipated, or feared; preventive; deterrent: a preemptive strike against the enemy[/ex] 3) gam… … From formal English to slang
strike — I n. refusal to work 1) to call, go (out) on; organize a strike 2) to conduct, stage a strike 3) to avert; break (up); settle a strike 4) a buyers ; general; hunger; official (BE); rent; sit down; sympathy; token; unofficial (BE), wildcat strike… … Combinatory dictionary
preemptive — prÉªË emptɪv adj. due to initial rights, due to preemptive privilege; concerning a right or claim of possession, of tenure; designed to make a first strike against someone who is planning to attack … English contemporary dictionary
