170. —Pre-emption claimant. One who has settled upon Jand subject to pre-emption, with the intention to acquire title to it, and has complied, or is proceeding to comply, in good faith, with the requirements of the law to perfect his right to it. Hosmer v. Wallace, 97 U. S. 575, 581, 24 L. Ed. 1130.—Pre-emption entry. See ENTRY.—Pre-emption ht. The right given to settlers upon the public lands of the United States to purchase them at a limited price in preference to others.