Pre-Existe
/ˌpriː ɪɡˈzɪst/
Definitions
- (adj.) Existing before a particular point in time, especially prior to the commencement of a legal action or event.
Pre-existent rights must be respected in the new contract.
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Commentary
Often used in legal contexts to distinguish conditions or rights established before the onset of governing rules or agreements.
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