prior
adjectivefeminine/pɾɨˈviɐ/medium
pré·vi·a
Definition
That precedes or comes before in time; preliminary.
A prior approval is required for the project.
We held a preliminary meeting to discuss the agenda.
Common collocations
preliminary versionprior analysisprior authorization
Etymology
Do latim 'praevius' (que vai à frente).