Once again the definition follows:
pre-
a prefix occurring originally in loanwords from Latin, where it meant “before” ( preclude; prevent ); applied freely as a prefix, with the meanings
“prior to,” “in advance of,” “early,” “beforehand,” “before,” “in front of,” and with other figurative meanings ( preschool; prewar; prepay; preoral; prefrontal ).
In the context of the current discussion I see no indication that what follows pre- should be interpreted as a
fait accompli. I do not think the prefix should be interpreted as a
guarantee that what follows is at all certain. It just hasn't happened yet (and may not).
However I feel strongly that all Auction Houses should have a mechanism in place,
"prelisting", to
"prevent" the
"premature" placement in an auction of a bogus item that later requires withdrawl. I think there should be agreement here. My point about the language is secondary, but arguably correct.
Maturity is not a fait accompli of prematurity. Look around.
