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- [noun pree-kon-trakt; verb pree-kuh n-trakt, -kon-trakt]
- /noun priˈkɒn trækt; verb ˌpri kənˈtrækt, -ˈkɒn trækt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [noun pree-kon-trakt; verb pree-kuh n-trakt, -kon-trakt]
- /noun priˈkɒn trækt; verb ˌpri kənˈtrækt, -ˈkɒn trækt/
Definitions of precontractual word
- noun precontractual a preexisting contract that legally prevents a person from making another contract of the same nature. 1
- noun precontractual (formerly) such an agreement constituting a legally binding betrothal. 1
- verb with object precontractual to bind by means of a precontract. 1
- verb with object precontractual to contract for or agree to do (something) by means of a precontract. 1
- verb without object precontractual to make a precontract. 1
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Origin of precontractual
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English (noun); see pre-, contract
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Parts of speech for Precontractual
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
precontractual popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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