- pre-emption entry
- An entry made upon unappropriated public lands for homestead purposes. Hartman v Warren (CA8 Minn) 76 F 157, 161.
Ballentine's law dictionary. Anderson, W.S.. 1998.
Ballentine's law dictionary. Anderson, W.S.. 1998.
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