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PRECEDENT

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4 senses for precedent as a Noun:

Synonyms:
- Precedent
- Case in point
Definitions:
- an example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time
Synonyms:
- Case law
- Precedent
- Common law
Definitions:
- (civil law) a law established by following earlier judicial decisions
Synonyms:
- Common law
- Case law
- Precedent
Definitions:
- a system of jurisprudence based on judicial precedents rather than statutory laws
Examples:
- Common law originated in the unwritten laws of England and was later applied in the United States
Synonyms:
- Precedent
Definitions:
- a subject mentioned earlier (preceding in time)

1 sense for precedent as an Adjective:

Synonyms:
- Precedent
Definitions:
- preceding in time, order, or significance
Antonyms:
- Succeeding

Adjective related (for precedent)
precedented
precedential

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