WorldSeptember 7, 2026

emption

PREMPT

Definition

The legal doctrine where federal law takes precedence over state law, rendering the latter invalid if they conflict.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'prae-emptio,' meaning 'a buying beforehand.' It evolved into a legal term referring to the priority of a higher legal authority over a lower one.

In the news

The article uses the concept of pre-emption to describe the Justice Department's argument that federal immigration law should override New Jersey's executive order, a claim the judge ultimately rejected.

Federal Judge Dismisses Department of Justice Lawsuit Over New Jersey Immigration Executive Order

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International Business Times UK

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