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
Read the full article ↗International Business Times UK