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preneed en · ADJ

Etymology

From pre- + need.

Meanings

  1. (not-comparable) Arranged before a need arises.
    • Some agreements with third-party preneed sales companies require the funeral provider to enter into a noncompetition clause with the seller. 1988, Howard C Raether, The Funeral director's practice management handbook:

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preneed en · NOUN

Etymology

From pre- + need.

Meanings

  1. A service purchased and arranged before the need for it arises.
    • But what I see as much more important for our funeral pre-needs is that we have made preparation for where we will spend eternity. 2016, Molly Stringer, That's the Way It Is: Just Checking In:

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