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.