precontract

Pre`con*tract", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Precontracted; p. pr. & vb. n. Precontracting.] Defn: To contract, engage, or stipulate previously. Pre`con*tract", v. i. Defn: To make a previous contract or agreement. Ayliffe. Pre*con"tract, n. Defn: A contract preceding another; especially (Law), Defn: a contract of marriage which, according to the ancient law, rendered void a subsequent marriage solemnized in violation of it. Abbott.

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