The opposite of posthumous: of an award or honor, bestowed too early - i.e., before the recipient has performed the requisite meritorious acts - as opposed to too late - i.e., after the recipient has died.
Barack Obama's prehumous Nobel Peace Prize provoked scorn amongst his detractors and highlighted the extraordinary expectations of his supporters.
by The Majestic Plural October 12, 2009
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