Prior
/ˈpraɪər/
Definitions
- (adj.) Existing or coming before in time, order, or importance.
The prior agreement must be reviewed before drafting a new contract.
- (n.) A previous instance or condition; an antecedent.
The court considered the prior in evaluating the case.
Forms
- priors
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Commentary
In legal drafting, 'prior' frequently relates to former contracts, judgments, or rights and should be used precisely to indicate temporal or hierarchical precedence.
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