All 3 Uses of
preemptive
in
Girl Interrupted
- In Identity Disorder there is a similar clinical picture, but Borderline Personality Disorder preempts the diagnosis of Identity Disorder if the criteria for Borderline Personality Disorder are met, the disturbance is sufficiently pervasive and persistent, and it is unlikely that it will be limited to a developmental stage….†
- In Identity Disorder there is a similar clinical picture, but Borderline Personality… preempts the diagnosis … if the disturbance is sufficiently pervasive and … it is unlikely that it will be limited to a developmental stage.†
- Maybe I was a victim of improper preemption?†
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Definition:
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(preemptive) designed or having the power to deter or prevent an anticipated situation or occurrence