Preemption

Legal Definition and Related Resources of Preemption

Meaning of Preemption

United States Constitutional Meaning of Preemption

A doctrine according to which legislation by the national government explicitly displaces or conflicts with state legislation or has so pervaded a particular area or topic of regulation as to preclude state legislation on the same subject.

Synonyms of Preemption

noun

  • appropriation
  • displacement
  • exclusion
  • preclusion
  • replacement
  • substitution
  • supersedence
  • supersession
  • supervention
  • supplanting
  • Associated Concepts: federal preemption
  • preemption doctrine

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  • Federalism; States’ Rights.

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