right of preemption

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To such an extent was the right of preemption used that many squatters seriously crippled themselves, the price paid being too high for grazing to be remunerative on their freehold lands.

From Our First Half-Century: A Review of Queensland Progress Based Upon Official Information by Queensland

The Crown in May, 1599, had arrogated a right of preemption of tin in the Duchy of Cornwall, and had committed the management of the business to the Warden of the Stannaries.

From Sir Walter Ralegh A Biography by Stebbing, W. (William)

I answered that those were points to be discussed and settled between us and them; that we claimed the right of preemption with respect to them, and the sovereignty with respect to all other nations.

From The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution, Vol. VIII by Sparks, Jared

In early days the bailiff of the de Redvers regulated all markets, fairs, tolls, and fines, and had the right of preemption and sat as judge in the tenants' court.

From Bell's Cathedrals: Wimborne Minster and Christchurch Priory A Short History of Their Foundation and a Description of Their Buildings by Perkins, Thomas, Rev.

This does not apparently amount to a right of preemption, and it is not easy to estimate its effective practical consequences.

From The Economic Consequences of the Peace by Keynes, John Maynard