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Precedent
see definition of precedentSynonyms of precedent
1. (noun) an example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time
2. (noun) (civil law) a law established by following earlier judicial decisions
3. (noun) a system of jurisprudence based on judicial precedents rather than statutory laws
Hypernyms of precedent
1. (noun) an example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time
2. (noun) (civil law) a law established by following earlier judicial decisions
3. (noun) a system of jurisprudence based on judicial precedents rather than statutory laws
4. (noun) a subject mentioned earlier (preceding in time)
Domain Categories of precedent
1. (noun) (civil law) a law established by following earlier judicial decisions
2. (noun) a system of jurisprudence based on judicial precedents rather than statutory laws
Words Similar to precedent
1. (adjective) preceding in time, order, or significance
Domain Member Categories of precedent
1. (noun) (civil law) a law established by following earlier judicial decisions
Words Derivationally Related to precedent
1. (noun) an example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time
2. (noun) a subject mentioned earlier (preceding in time)
3. (adjective) preceding in time, order, or significance