Pre-Exist
/ˌpriːɪɡˈzɪst/
Definitions
- (v.) To exist before or prior to something else.
The ancient manuscripts pre-exist the establishment of the modern library.
Forms
- pre-existing
- pre-existe
- pre-exists
- pre-existed
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Commentary
Often used in legal contexts to denote conditions or agreements existing before a specific event.
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