\Pre`con*tract"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p.
{Precontracted}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Precontracting}.]
To contract, engage, or stipulate previously.

\Pre`con*tract"\, v. i.
To make a previous contract or agreement. --Ayliffe.

\Pre*con"tract\, n.
A contract preceding another; especially (Law), a contract of
marriage which, according to the ancient law, rendered void a
subsequent marriage solemnized in violation of it. --Abbott.