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preemption

[pree-emp-shuhn] / priˈɛmp ʃən /


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The court "misunderstands FIFRA's requirement, misinterprets the scope of FIFRA's preemption and ultimately leaves Durness without a remedy for the significant harms he has suffered."

From Barron's Jun. 25, 2026

Its only response in court was that these types of cases could not move forward under state law under a doctrine called preemption.

From Slate Apr. 22, 2026

Instead, it has resurfaced in more targeted disputes about statutory interpretation and federal preemption.

From Slate Mar. 31, 2026

Over the six days between the show’s preemption and its return, celebrities and influencers posted instructions on how to cancel subscriptions to Disney’s streaming services.

From Salon Sep. 26, 2025

Provision was made for the granting of preemption rights to new settlers and also for the introduction of a very generous system of settlement rights.

From The Journal of Negro History, Volume 3, 1918 by Various




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