precontract
to bind by means of a precontract.
to contract for or agree to do (something) by means of a precontract.
to make a precontract.
Origin of precontract
1Other words from precontract
- pre·con·trac·tive, adjective
- pre·con·trac·tu·al [pree-kuhn-trak-choo-uhl], /ˌpri kənˈtræk tʃu əl/, adjective
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How to use precontract in a sentence
In soccer, players are allowed to sign a precontract with another club, free of any hefty transfer fees that would weigh down a potential deal.
Mesut Özil playing for D.C. United seems unlikely. But it’s not impossible. | Steven Goff | January 14, 2021 | Washington PostThe ostensible reason for the divorce was a precontract between Anne and Francis of Lorraine.
Christina of Denmark, Duchess of Milan and Lorraine, 1522-1590 | Julia CartwrightShe alleged a precontract on the part of her husband, Angus, which was never proved.
Henry VIII. | A. F. Pollard
British Dictionary definitions for precontract
a contract or arrangement made beforehand, esp a betrothal
to betroth or enter into a betrothal by previous agreement
to make (an agreement, etc) by prior arrangement
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