Prior is an adjective meaning existing or coming before in time, order, or importance.
In legal contexts, prior often refers to something that happened before a particular event or time.
The term "prior" can also be used as a noun meaning:
1. A monk who is head of a religious house or order
2. A previous conviction or offense
Common phrases with prior include:
- Prior knowledge (预先知道)
- Prior experience (先前经验)
- Prior to (在...之前)