existent

Definitions

From exist: ex- (out) + st (stand) = to stand forth into being. -ent makes the adjective: being in existence. Often seen in 'pre-existent' or 'non-existent.'

Common Collocations

• 1.existent law现存法律
• 2.existent condition现有条件
• 3.existent order现有秩序

Example Sentences

• 1.

  The law applies only to currently existent contracts.

• 2.

  They worked within the existent legal framework.