precontract

[pree-kon-trakt, pree-kuhn-trakt, -kon-trakt]

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noun

a preexisting contract that legally prevents a person from making another contract of the same nature.
(formerly) such an agreement constituting a legally binding betrothal.

verb (used with object)

to bind by means of a precontract.
to contract for or agree to do (something) by means of a precontract.

verb (used without object)

to make a precontract.

precontract

noun

a contract or arrangement made beforehand, esp a betrothal

verb

to betroth or enter into a betrothal by previous agreement
to make (an agreement, etc) by prior arrangement

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Other Word Forms

precontractive adjective
precontractual adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of precontract¹

1375–1425; late Middle English (noun); pre-, contract

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Example Sentences

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Over the winter, while still a member of Austria’s Rapid Vienna, he signed a precontract, a mechanism unique to soccer that allows players to find a new home within six months of their current deal expiring.

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The Greek forward signed a precontract in January and wasn’t scheduled to join the team until July.

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New England goalkeeper Matt Turner, a U.S. national team member, also signed a precontract, with Arsenal in the Premier League, which he will join this summer.

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Toronto FC’s acquisition of Italian winger Lorenzo Insigne introduced a soccer-centric term probably unfamiliar to casual fans: precontract.

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By signing a precontract, Fountas is slated to arrive this summer, when his deal with Austrian club Rapid Vienna expires.

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