What is the difference between a condition precedent and a condition subsequent?

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a

A condition precedent comes into existence before a contract is entered into and a condition subsequent is a term that comes into existence after the contract has been entered into.

b

A condition precedent may bring a contract to an end and a condition subsequent may bring a contract into existence.

c

A condition precedent is permissible under law but a condition subsequent is unenforceable for public policy reasons.

d

A condition precedent suspends the parties' obligations to perform their contractual obligations and a condition subsequent may bring a contract to an end.