precontract Meaning, Definition & Usage

Pre`con*tract" transitive verb

Wordforms

imperfect & past participle Precontracted; present participle & verbal noun Precontracting

Definitions

1. To contract, engage, or stipulate previously.

Pre`con*tract" intransitive verb

Definitions

1. To make a previous contract or agreement. Ayliffe.

Pre*con"tract noun

Definitions

1. A contract preceding another; especially (Law), a contract of marriage which, according to the ancient law, rendered void a subsequent marriage solemnized in violation of it. Abbott.