prior state
[ˈpraɪər steɪt]
noun phrasepl: prior states
estado anterior
1. A condition or situation that existed before a particular point in time or before a change occurred
The system was restored to its prior state after the malfunction.
O sistema foi restaurado ao seu estado anterior após a falha.
2. In computing and programming, the previous configuration or data status of a system or application
The backup allows us to return to the prior state if the update fails.
O backup nos permite voltar ao estado anterior se a atualização falhar.
3. In law and formal contexts, a previous legal or official condition
The court ordered the property returned to its prior state before the illegal modification.
O tribunal ordenou que a propriedade fosse devolvida ao seu estado anterior à modificação ilegal.
This term is frequently used in Brazilian and Portuguese technical documentation, software development, and legal contexts. In Brazil, 'estado anterior' is the standard translation in IT environments, while in Portugal, both 'estado anterior' and 'estado prévio' are used interchangeably. The phrase carries formal connotations and is typically used in professional, technical, or legal discourse rather than in casual conversation.
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