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Prior Notice

/ˈpraɪər ˈnoʊtɪs/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A notification given in advance of an event or action.

    "The company issued a prior notice to all employees about the upcoming changes in policy."
  2. 2

    A formal announcement or warning that precedes an event.

    "The prior notice was essential for ensuring compliance with the new regulations."

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The term 'prior' originates from the Latin word 'prior', meaning 'former' or 'earlier', while 'notice' comes from the Latin 'notitia', meaning 'knowledge' or 'awareness'. The combination reflects the idea of being informed beforehand, evolving in usage through legal and formal contexts.

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