Former, prior (8)

I believe the answer is:

This clue is a double definition.

'former' is the first definition.
(synonyms)

'prior' is the second definition.
(I've seen this before)

(Other definitions for previous that I've seen before include "Former, preceding" , "earlier convictions" , "Overhasty; existing earlier" , "Earlier, prior" , "Earlier, occasion say" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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