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preemption

[pree-emp-shuhn] / priˈɛmp ʃən /


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I just want you to amplify how important it is when you slam the courthouse doors, whether it’s preemption or standing, in environment-land, that’s it.

From Slate ● Sep. 22, 2026

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

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

For this reason alone he could not acquire preemption to lands in the United States.

From Dr. John McLoughlin, the Father of Oregon by Frederick Van Voorhies Holman




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