Pre-Existing
/ˌpriː ɪɡˈzɪstɪŋ/
Definitions
- (adj.) Existing prior to a specified event or point in time, often used in contracts and insurance to describe conditions or rights established before the agreement.
The insurance policy excludes coverage for pre-existing medical conditions.
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Commentary
The term is frequently used in insurance and contract law to distinguish prior circumstances from those arising during the contract period.
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