1. A government or system of rule that existed before the current one
The new administration promised to reform the abuses of the prior regime.
A nova administração prometeu reformar os abusos do regime anterior.
2. The previous set of rules, regulations, or conditions that governed a specific situation or system
Under the prior regime, employees had fewer benefits and protections.
Sob o regime anterior, os funcionários tinham menos benefícios e proteções.