preoccupancy
3 synonyms for preoccupancy, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The act of taking possession of something before anyone else does.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
Formed from pre- and occupancy; see preoccupate.
Full origin of preoccupancy →