precontract
Noun
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.
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Two grounds are surmised , by opposite parties : a pre-contract with Percy , Earl of Northumberland ; and an adulterous intercourse of Henry , many years preceding , with Anne's sister , Mary Boleyn.
A followed in the Federal courts , to the precontract , valid by the Constitution and laws judice of holders for value who acquired their of a State
Verb
To contract prior to another process.
To make a previous contract.
Word forms
precontractspre-contractprecontractsprecontractingprecontractedprecontracted