préempter, v.a., to preempt, to buy beforehand.
préemption, n.f., preemption.
préétablir, v.a., to preestablish.
préexistant, -e, adj., pre-existent, pre-existing.
préexistence, n.f., pre-existence.
préexister, v.n., to pre-exist.
préface, n.f., preface, preamble, exordium, introduction.
préfectoral, adj., pertaining, relating to a French prefect; prefectorial.
préfecture, n.f., prefectship, prefecture; prefect’s house, prefect’s offices. — de police; headquarters (of the police); Scotland yard.
préférable, adj., preferable.