pre·ced·ing 
/prɪˈsi:dɪŋ/ adjective
/prɪˈsi:dɪŋ/ adjective : existing, happening, or coming before : previous
▪ The preceding week he had been on vacation. ▪ the preceding year ▪ the preceding chapter
▪ The preceding week he had been on vacation. ▪ the preceding year ▪ the preceding chapter
