predate

To designate a date earlier than the actual one; to move a date, appointment, event, or period of time to an earlier point (contrast "postdate".)

To exist or to occur before something else; to antedate.

The Chinese use of Pascal's Triangle predates its discovery by Blaise Pascal.

"The Tees Valley has ageing diesel trains that predate any form of emission control.

A publication, such as a newspaper or magazine, that is issued with a printed date later than the date of issue.

To prey upon something.