previous /prēˈvi-əs/

1. Occurring before, earlier
2. Already arranged, prior
3. Former
4. Premature, over-hasty (facetious)

Previous convictions

(with to) prior to, before

prēˈviously adverb

prēˈviousness noun

previous examination noun

The little go (qv) at Cambridge University

previous question noun

1. (in the House of Commons) a motion to end the present debate before a vote is taken
2. (in the House of Lords and US assemblies) a motion to vote without delay on the matter being debated
3. (in public meetings) a motion to pass on to the next business

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