prejacent

Etymology
Multiple origins. Borrowed from during the sixteenth century. Also attested in twelfth century British sources, from post-classical.

Adjective

 * 1) Existing previously, preexistent.
 * 2)  Before; situated in front.
 * 3)  Laid out earlier, prior.
 * 1)  Before; situated in front.
 * 2)  Laid out earlier, prior.
 * 1)  Laid out earlier, prior.

Noun

 * 1)  A proposition laid out previously; a proposition from which another proposition is inferred.