prestate

Adjective

 * 1) Prior to status as a state.
 * 2) More primitive than a state.

Noun

 * 1)  The state that exists before an operation.

Etymology 2
From, from. Compare also, , ,.

Verb

 * 1)  To assume responsibility for, undertake.
 * 2)  To indemnify, guarantee, secure.
 * 3)  To vouch for, support.