condition precedent

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Noun

condition precedent

1. (legal) a condition imposed on an agreement that must be satisfied before property is transferred between parties.
2. (legal) a condition depending upon an uncertain event which must be fulfilled before an obligation arises or a legal transaction takes effect.

Synonyms

• suspensive condition

Antonyms

• condition subsequent

Translations

• French: condition suspensive
• German: aufschiebende Bedingung
• Italian: condizione sospensiva
• Portuguese: condição suspensiva
• Spanish: condición suspensiva

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