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precontract

The English word “precontract” has 3 meanings listed here.

noun

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

verb

  1. To contract prior to another process.
  2. To make a previous contract.

Etymology

From pre- + contract.

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