Teresa's finding a new job is a <em>condition precedent</em>, and Noah's grades are a <em>condition precedent</em>. A condition precedent is a legal term. It defines a condition that must occur before a contract is considered in effect. In the agreement between Teresa and Noah, finding a new job is a condition that has to be met before giving Noah her car. Noah has to get As in his classes. This has to happen before he gets Teresa's car.