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precedent


I - noun
1. an example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time (Freq. 3)
Syn:
case in point
Derivationally related forms:
precede
Hypernyms:
example, illustration, instance, representative
2. (civil law) a law established by following earlier judicial decisions (Freq. 1)
Syn:
case law, common law
Topics:
civil law
Members of this Topic:
service
Hypernyms:
civil law
3. a system of jurisprudence based on judicial precedents rather than statutory laws
- common law originated in the unwritten laws of England and was later applied in the United States
Syn:
common law, case law
Topics:
law, jurisprudence
Hypernyms:
law, jurisprudence
4. a subject mentioned earlier (preceding in time)
Derivationally related forms:
precede
Hypernyms:
subject, topic, theme

II - adjective
preceding in time, order, or significance
Similar to:
preceding
Derivationally related forms:
precedency, precedence, precede

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