prior


Definition: Meaning of, prior in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈprʌɪə /

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  1. existing or arranged before something else or before the present situation [=  previous]
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  2. prior warning/notice a warning or announcement made before something happens
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  3. prior to something formal before
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  4. prior claim a person's right to something which is considered more important than another person's right to the same thing
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prior priors
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  1. the man in charge of a PRIORY
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  2. the priest next in rank to the person in charge of an ABBEY
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  3. informal a previous occasion when someone was found guilty of a crime
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