precontract verb 2noun 1forms 3 verb2 •To make a previous contract. •To contract prior to another process. noun1 •A contract preceding another, especially a contract of marriage which, according to the ancient law, rendered void a subsequent marriage solemnized in violation of it.Two grounds are surmised , by opposite parties : a pre-contract with Percy , Earl of Northumberland ; and an adulterous intercourse of Henry , many years preceding , with Anne's sister , Mary Boleyn. — 1726 formsprecontracted · precontracting · precontracts
