adj, noun, verb — 6 senses
Etymology From pre- + state.
Prior to status as a state.
More primitive than a state.
Etymology From pre- + state.
Computer, Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Science, Sciences The state that exists before an operation.
Etymology From Latin praestatus, from Latin praestō (“to provide, show, vouch for”). Compare also prest, imprest, prestation, prestable.
Law To assume responsibility for, undertake.
Otherwise archaic
Law To indemnify, guarantee, secure (against loss or legal liability).
Otherwise archaic
Law To vouch for, support.
Otherwise archaic
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