Definitions

1. verb

to demand something in advance, especially money

“The concert organizer was forced to predemand ticket sales to ensure they could cover production costs.”

2. noun

a demand made in advance, especially for money

“The company made a large predemand for supplies before the holiday season started.”

3. noun

a period of time before a demand is to be met

“The team worked on the project for a period of six months before the predemand deadline for the final report.”