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prior

[ˈpraɪər]

prior Definition

  • 1existing or coming before in time, order, or importance
  • 2a previous conviction or arrest

Using prior: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "prior" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The company had a prior agreement with the supplier.

  • Example

    I have a prior engagement that day.

  • Example

    The suspect had a prior criminal record.

  • Example

    The prior chapter discussed the history of the conflict.

prior Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with prior

  • before a particular time or event

    Example

    Please arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the start of the meeting.

  • government censorship of information before it is published or broadcast

    Example

    The Supreme Court ruled that prior restraint of the press is unconstitutional.

  • prior knowledge

    information or understanding that one has before an event or situation

    Example

    The teacher accused the student of having prior knowledge of the test questions.

Origins of prior

from Latin 'prior', meaning 'former, previous'

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Summary: prior in Brief

The term 'prior' [ˈpraɪər] refers to something existing or coming before in time, order, or importance. It can refer to a previous conviction or arrest. Examples include 'The company had a prior agreement with the supplier.' and 'The suspect had a prior criminal record.' 'Prior' extends into phrases like 'prior to,' denoting before a particular time or event, and 'prior knowledge,' referring to information or understanding that one has before an event or situation.

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