Definitions

1. verb

to contend or argue in advance; to plead or argue in anticipation.

“The lawyer precontended that her client was innocent, hoping to sway the jury’s opinion.”

2. verb (transitive)

to contend or dispute with someone beforehand; to argue or plead against someone in advance.

“He precontended with his opponent’s argument, trying to weaken its validity.”

3. noun

an act of precontending; a prior contention or argument.

“The precontend of the two lawyers was intense, with neither side willing to back down.”