先立つ — Semantide dictionary

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Godan verb with 'tsu' ending, Intransitive verb
to lead; to take the lead (in doing something)
このミーティングの目的は、１月の商品企画会議に先立ち、新製品のプランを考えることです。
The purpose of the meeting is to make a plan for a new product prior to the Product Development Meeting in January.
to precede; to go before; to take precedence
to die before (esp. one's spouse, parents, etc.)
to be a prerequisite

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Nounthe wherewithal; means; the money (needed to do something)

おごりは破滅に先立つ。

Pride comes before a fall.