Meanings

prior research

nose shape

business partner

right of first refusal

the head

transcendental philosophy

leading character

the other party (usu. in business)

first goal

key customers

source of light

end (of a stick, rod, pole, etc.)

even game (esp. in go)

to be beaten to the punch

substances requiring priority action (with regard to environmental issues)

language being translated to

to lead

right of prior use

pre-cum

front runner