Precontract

[pri:'kɒŋtrækt]

(v. t.) To contract, engage, or stipulate previously.

(v. i.) To make a previous contract or agreement.

(n.) A contract preceding another

(n.) a contract of marriage which, according to the ancient law, rendered void a subsequent marriage solemnized in violation of it.

手打:胡里奥

v.t. to contract beforehand: to betroth previously.—n. Precon′tract a previous contract or betrothal.

校对:普拉特