1. Preceding in time or order (under this court’s prior order).
2. Taking precedence (a prior lien).
prior, n. Criminal law. Slang. A previous conviction (because the defendant had two priors, the judge automatically enhanced his sentence).
1. Preceding in time or order (under this court’s prior order).
2. Taking precedence (a prior lien).
prior, n. Criminal law. Slang. A previous conviction (because the defendant had two priors, the judge automatically enhanced his sentence).