Category:Precontract

Pre`con*tract", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Precontracted; p. pr. & vb. n. Precontracting.]

Defn: to contract, engage, or stipulate previously.

Precontract Pre`con*tract", v. i.

Defn: to make a previous contract or agreement. Ayliffe.

Precontract 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.