The phrase "preceding paragraph" refers to the paragraph that comes before the current one you are referring to or talking about.
Sentences with «preceding paragraph»
This is the second preceding paragraph after the first paragraph. (essayschief.com)
-- Section 4 (e) of the Methane Hydrate Research and Development Act of 2000 (30 U.S.C. 2003 (e)-RRB- is amended in the matter preceding paragraph (1) by striking «subsection (b)(1)» and inserting «paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (b)». (congress.gov)
SUBJECT TO THE IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING PARAGRAPH, ONCE YOU PURCHASE A PRODUCT FROM OUR STORE THE TRANSACTION IS COMPLETE AND FIJI WATER WILL NOT SUBSEQUENTLY ACCEPT A RETURN OR REFUND OF THAT PRODUCT FOR ANY REASON. (store.fijiwater.com)