pre-existing

British  

adjective

1. occurring or existing previously

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Other Word Forms

• pre-existence noun

Example Sentences

There is also a practical advantage: venues with no pre-existing decor, and therefore fewer constraints.

From Barron's

The broken ankle that robbed Denver quarterback Bo Nix of a chance to contend for a Super Bowl berth was inevitable due to a pre-existing condition, Broncos coach Sean Payton said Tuesday.

From Barron's

Thus, to apply the act properly, the department had to analyze how the statute was meant to interact with pre-existing law.

From The Wall Street Journal

The checks will be carried out by two pre-existing nurses that support GP staff and would not replace GP appointments, Keat explained, adding that the cost would be minimal and absorbed by Ramsey Group Practice.

From BBC

Hanwha has pre-existing orders of nearly 20 vessels at the Philadelphia site.

From The Wall Street Journal