Prior Agreement

/ˈpraɪər əˈɡriːmənt/

Definitions

  1. (n.) A contract or understanding reached between parties before the current agreement or negotiation.
    The court upheld the terms of the prior agreement as binding on both parties.

Forms

  • prior agreements

Commentary

A prior agreement often affects the interpretation and enforcement of subsequent contracts, especially regarding conflicting terms or obligations.

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