Pre-Exists
/ˌpriː ɪɡˈzɪsts/
Definitions
- (v.) To exist or be in existence prior to a particular event or time, often relevant in legal contexts such as intellectual property or property rights.
The trademark must have pre-existed the alleged infringement to claim protection.
Forms
- pre-existed
- pre-existing
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Commentary
Often used to establish priority or rights based on prior existence, especially in intellectual property and real estate law.
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