DCHP-2

pre-empt DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

• 1 v.

  take over (land) by legal claim for purposes of engaging in mining operations.

  Obs.

• 2 † v.

  purchase or establish the right to purchase public lands by pre-emption (def. 1).

  See also: pre-emption (def. 1)