There are more than 50 countries that export coffee. They are near the equator, where the climate is conducive to producing coffee beans.
PREEMPT
preempt
(verb) make a preemptive bid in the game of bridge
preempt
(verb) acquire for oneself before others can do so
preempt
(verb) gain possession of by prior right or opportunity, especially so as to obtain the right to buy (land)
preempt, displace
(verb) take the place of or have precedence over; ālive broadcast of the presidential debate preempts the regular news hourā; ādiscussion of the emergency situation will preempt the lecture by the professorā
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Verb
preempt (third-person singular simple present preempts, present participle preempting, simple past and past participle preempted)
(transitive) To appropriate something (before someone else does).
(transitive) To displace something, or take precedence over something.
(transitive) To secure (land, etc.) by the right of preemption.
(bridge, intransitive) To make a preemptive bid at bridge.
Synonyms
• (supersede sth): ninja (internet slang)
Noun
preempt (plural preempts)
(bridge) A preemptive bid.
Anagrams
• perempt
Source: Wiktionary
Pre*ƫmpt", v. t. & i. [imp. & p. p. Preƫmpted; p. pr. & vb. n. Preƫmpting.] Etym: [See Preƫmption.]
Definition: To settle upon (public land) with a right of preemption, as under the laws of the United States; to take by preƫmption.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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