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Previously mentioned or referenced in a text or discussion.
The prior mentioned contract clauses require further review.
The contract clauses mentioned earlier need more examination.
As noted in the prior mentioned section, safety protocols must be followed.
The earlier section emphasizes that safety protocols are mandatory.
Commonly used in legal, academic, or formal written contexts to refer back to previously discussed items.
In everyday conversation, use 'earlier' or 'previously' instead of 'prior mentioned' for simplicity. For example, say 'the issue we talked about earlier' rather than 'the prior mentioned issue'.
'Prior mentioned' is best suited for legal, academic, or technical writing. In informal settings, it can sound overly formal or awkward.
The phrase combines 'prior' (from Latin 'prior', meaning 'former') and 'mentioned' (past participle of 'mention', from Old French 'mentioner', derived from Latin 'mentionem'). The phrase emerged in formal English usage, particularly in legal and academic writing, to avoid repetition of previously discussed content.
While 'prior mentioned' is grammatically correct, it is often considered redundant in casual speech. In formal writing, it is preferred over 'previously mentioned' for conciseness. Avoid using it in creative or narrative contexts where a more natural phrasing would be preferable.