A monastic officer in charge of a priory or ranking next below the abbot of an abbey.
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One of the ruling magistrates of the medieval Italian republic of Florence.
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The superior ranking next to the abbot of a monastery.
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The superior of a house or group of houses of any of various religious communities.
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A previous criminal conviction.
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adjective
Preceding in importance or value: a prior consideration.
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Preceding in time or order: "[They] insist that foreign vessels seeking access obtain prior approval” ( Seymour M. Hersh).
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Earlier in time or order.
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Taking precedence (as in importance).
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Existing or coming before in time, order, or importance.
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biographical name
Matthew 1664–1721 Eng. poet.
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