previous
/ˈpɹiːvɪəs//ˈpɹivi.əs/
noun
- 1
An existing criminal record (short for "previous convictions")
“It turned out the shoplifter had a lot of previous.”
- 2
A track record of similar behaviour.
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adjective
- 1
Prior; occurring before something else, either in time or order.
“He is no better than the previous Prime Minister.”
- 2
Premature; acting or occurring too soon.
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