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Prior Information Disclosed Written Consent Visits Arrangement Adjective
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BrE / ˈpraɪə(r) / NAmE / ˈpraɪər / |
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- although not essential, some prior knowledge of statistics is desirable.
- this information must not be disclosed without prior written consent.
- visits are by prior arrangement.
- please give us prior notice if you need an evening meal.
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prior(adjective)BrE / ˈpraɪə(r) / NAmE / ˈpraɪər / - happening or existing before something else or before a particular time
- Although not essential, some prior knowledge of statistics is desirable.
- This information must not be disclosed without prior written consent.
- Visits are by prior arrangement.
- Please give us prior notice if you need an evening meal.
- She will be unable to attend because of a prior engagement.
- already existing and therefore more important
- They have a prior claim to the property.
- before something
- during the week prior to the meeting
Extra Examples- She will be unable to attend because of a prior engagement.
- This information must not be disclosed without prior written consent.
- Visits are by prior arrangement.
Word Origin- adjective early 18th cent.: from Latin, literally ‘former, elder’, related to prae ‘before’.
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