Precedent — synonyms, definition

1. precedent (o)

advance ahead beyond going before preceding prepublication

2. precedent (a)

before foregoing precursory preliminary preparatory previous prior

3. precedent (Noun)

advance ahead beyond case in point case law common law convention etiquette fashion going before habit orthodoxy practice preceding prepublication

precedent (Noun) — An example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time.

precedent (Noun) — (civil law) a law established by following earlier judicial decisions.

precedent (Noun) — (law) a system of jurisprudence based on judicial precedents rather than statutory laws. ex. "precedent originated in the unwritten laws of England and was later applied in the United States"

precedent (Noun) — A subject mentioned earlier (preceding in time).

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4. precedent (Adjective)

precedent (Adjective) — Preceding in time, order, or significance.