2syllables
precedent
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Definitions ofprecedent
1noun
- An act in the past which may be used as an example to help decide the outcome of similar instances in the future.
- A decided case which is cited or used as an example to justify a judgment in a subsequent case.
- An established habit or custom.
- (with definite article) The aforementioned (thing).
- The previous version.
- A rough draught of a writing which precedes a finished copy.
1verb
- To provide precedents for.
- To be a precedent for.
1adjective
- Happening or taking place earlier in time; previous or preceding.
- Coming before in a particular order or arrangement; preceding, foregoing.
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