〜に先立って
Formation
N2TimeFormal/StiffNewsBusiness
Variations
に先立ち
Meaning
Indicates doing something as a necessary preparation before a special event or action. Formal expression.
Examples
開店に先立って、関係者向けのパーティーが開かれた。
Prior to the store's opening, a party for those involved was held.
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