precontract

About 0.02 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. 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.
2. verb To contract prior to another process.
3. verb To make a previous contract.

Similar words

precontraction preconcert pre-marriage condition precedent premarriage anticipatory breach prolusion prenup prenuptial preengagement

Often followed by

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