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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.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: law
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verb
To contract prior to another process.
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verb
To make a previous contract.
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History
From pre- + contract.
Across languages
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