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Prior

/ˈpraɪər/
Referring to something that comes or happens earlier in time or order.

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Examples:

She had prior knowledge of the event before it happened.

It is crucial to complete tasks with prior preparation.

Any prior commitment will take precedence over new plans.

Etymology:

etymology
Prior comes from Middle English, derived from Old French, and from the Latin word prior, meaning former, previous, denoting earlier or preceding.

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