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Synonyms
pri·or1 (prī́ər)

[Latin; see prior2.]

adjective 

  1. Preceding in time or order: “ insist that foreign vessels seeking access obtain prior approval” (Seymour M. Hersh)
  2. Preceding in importance or value: a prior consideration.

derivatives

príor·ly
adverb
pri·or2 (prī́ər)

[Middle English priour, from Old English, Old French prior, both from Medieval Latin, from Latin, superior.]

noun 

  1. A monastic officer in charge of a priory or ranking next below the abbot of an abbey.
  2. One of the ruling magistrates of the medieval Italian republic of Florence.

derivatives

príor·ate
noun