adverb
- at a prior time; beforehand; previously
Usage: formal
Examples
- The contract terms were established antecedently to the merger discussions.
- She had antecedently expressed concerns about the project’s feasibility.
- The evidence shows that the defendant was antecedently aware of the risks.
- The policy was antecedently approved by the board of directors.
- His reputation was antecedently established through years of dedicated service.
- The conditions were antecedently agreed upon by both parties.