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prior


Definition: Meaning of, prior in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈprʌɪə /

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  1. existing or arranged before something else or before the present situation [=  previous]
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  2. prior warning/notice a warning or announcement made before something happens
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  3. prior to something formal before
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  4. prior claim a person's right to something which is considered more important than another person's right to the same thing
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prior priors
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  1. the man in charge of a PRIORY
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  2. the priest next in rank to the person in charge of an ABBEY
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  3. informal a previous occasion when someone was found guilty of a crime
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Pronunciation: ˈɒksfəd
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also Oxford University one of the two oldest and most respected universities in the UK, established in the 13th century. The university is made up of about 35 separate colleges, where the students live and also receive some of their teaching
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