prepetitionglossary / PREPETITION prepetition (pree-p[schwa]-tish-[schwa]n), adj. Occurring before the filing of a petition (esp. in bankruptcy) (prepetition debts). 词条贡献者 双语律师Jason,国内知名法学院国际贸易专业,擅长翻译各类与出口管制、经济制裁及海关相关的法律文件。