Preceding (5,2)
'preceding' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for prior that I've seen before include "Antecedent" , "Former - head of religious house" , "More pressing" , "former conviction" , "head of a house of friars" .)
'preceding' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is the entire clue.