preoption

/priˈɑpʃən/
noun
  1. A right or opportunity to choose or purchase something before it is offered to others.
    • The preoption allowed the tenant to renew the lease before anyone else.
    • The company gave its employees a preoption to buy shares before the public offering.
    • She had a preoption on the house, so she could decide before other buyers.
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