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🔑 prior AW BrE /ˈpraɪə(r) / NAmE /ˈpraɪər / adjective [ only before noun ] (formal 🔑 happening or existing before sth else or before a particular time ◆ Although not essential , some prior knowledge of statistics is desirable . ◆ This information must not be disclosed without prior written consent . ◆ Visits are by prior arrangement . ◆ Please give us prior notice if you need an evening meal . ◆ She will be unable to attend because of a prior engagement . 🔑 already existing and therefore more important ◆ They have a prior claim to the property . 🔑 ˈprior to before sth ◆ during the week prior to the meeting 🔑 prior AW BrE /ˈpraɪə(r) / NAmE /ˈpraɪər / noun (pri·or·ess BrE /ˈpraɪərəs / also /ˌpraɪəˈres / NAmE /ˈpraɪərəs / a person who is in charge of a group of monks or nuns living in a priory (in an abbey abbot abbess