precontract

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Definition of precontract in English English dictionary

{n} a prior contract or bargain

To make a previous contract or agreement

{f} draft a contract ahead of time, make a covenant in advance; agree beforehand, make a pact in advance

{i} advance contract, early covenant; early agreement, advance pact

A contract preceding another a contract of marriage which, according to the ancient law, rendered void a subsequent marriage solemnized in violation of it

To contract, engage, or stipulate previously

Hyphenation

pre·con·tract