precedent condition

基本解释

Whether the insured undertakes the obligation of warranties is the condition precedent for the insurer to undertake the obligation of insurance in the British law.
在英国法中，被保险人是否履行保证义务是保险人承担保险责任的“先决条件”。
Employment with the Company through December 31, 2007 is a condition precedent to receipt of any portion of a bonus under the Plan, except as provided by applicable law .
与公司的雇佣关系一直延续到2007 年12 月31 日为获取本计划中红利份额的先决条件，除非适用的法律另有规定。
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This article brings the following points: that the buyer applies to the bank for the L/C is the precedent condition under which the seller performs his duty of delivering goods.
本文认为：买方申请银行开立信用证是卖方履行交货义务的前提条件；

Specific intent is a condition precedent to any such finding.
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