Preemption refers to the act of interrupting or preventing something from happening by taking action first. It means to seize or claim priority over others by acting in advance. Full definition
Protect local democracy and democratic rights by commissioning a thorough review of federal preemption law and its impact on the practice of local democracy in the United States. (gp.org)
We filed an amicus curiae brief in the U.S. Supreme Court case, Medtronic, Inc. v. Lohr, 518 U.S. 470, which is the leading case regarding federal preemption in the medical device arena. (carrmaloney.com)
Advised the New York City Board of Health on preemption case brought to block implementation of its requirement for labeling in restaurants. (zuckerman.com)