noun
previous issue; last issue
Refers to the immediately preceding issue of a periodical such as a magazine or journal.
前号の特集はとても面白かった。
The feature in the last issue was very interesting.
noun
preceding item
Used in legal or formal documents to refer to the immediately preceding clause, article, or item.
前号に定める条件に従うものとする。
It shall be subject to the conditions set forth in the preceding item.