adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Of a claim, event, or condition existing prior to a bankruptcy petition. not-comparable

Antonyms

All antonyms

post petitionpost-petitionpostpetition

Etymology

From pre- + petition.

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