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41prior — [[t]pra͟ɪ͟ə(r)[/t]] ♦♦♦ priors 1) ADJ: ADJ n You use prior to indicate that something has already happened, or must happen, before another event takes place. He claimed he had no prior knowledge of the protest... The Constitution requires the… …
42prior — 1 adjective 1 prior to formal before: All the arrangements should be completed prior to your departure. | Guests can relax in the lounge prior to entering the theatre. 2 prior warning/notice/discussion etc a warning etc happening before something …
43prior — I UK [ˈpraɪə(r)] / US [ˈpraɪr] adjective formal *** happening, existing, or done before a particular time prior notice/warning/consultation etc: Illegally parked cars may be removed at any time without prior notice. a prior arrangement/engagement …
44Prior — This interesting surname is of Anglo Saxon origin, and derives from the Olde English pre 7th Century prior a prior, a monastic official immediately subordinate to an abbot, and would have originated as an occupational name for the servant of a… …
45Prior — Ein Prior (von lat.: prior = der Erstere, der Obere[1]) – bzw. in Frauenklöstern Priorin – ist ein klösterliches Amt. In Orden, die keinen Abt kennen, ist der Prior der Vorsteher des Klosters. Sein Vertreter ist der Vikar oder der Subprior,… …
46prior to — BEFORE, until, till, up to, previous to, earlier than, preceding, leading up to; formal anterior to. → prior * * * preposition : in advance of : before pay the balance due prior to receiving the goods * * * before a particular time or event she… …
47prior — {{11}}prior (adj.) 1714, from L. prior former, superior, comparative of Old L. pri before (see PRIME (Cf. prime) (adj.)), related to L. præ before (see PRE (Cf. pre )). {{12}}prior (n.) superior officer of a religious house or order, 1093, from L …
48prior — prior1 priorly, adv. /pruy euhr/, adj. 1. preceding in time or in order; earlier or former; previous: A prior agreement prevents me from accepting this. 2. preceding in importance or privilege. 3. prior to, preceding; before: Prior to that time,… …
49prior — I. /ˈpraɪə / (say pruyuh) adjective 1. preceding in time, or in order; earlier or former; anterior or antecedent: a prior agreement. –noun 2. a previous conviction: a prior for shoplifting. –phrase 3. prior to, a. earlier than: prior to that time …
50prior*/ — [ˈpraɪə] adj formal happening, existing, or done before a particular time Syn: previous I m afraid I won t be able to come. I ve got a prior engagement.[/ex] students with no prior knowledge of English[/ex] • prior to sth before something… …
