precedent

/pɹɪˈsiː.dənt/

noun

  1. 1

    An act in the past which may be used as an example to help decide the outcome of similar instances in the future.

  2. 2

    A decided case which is cited or used as an example to justify a judgment in a subsequent case.

  3. 3

    An established habit or custom.

  4. 4

    (with definite article) The aforementioned (thing).

  5. 5

    The previous version.

  6. 6

    A rough draught of a writing which precedes a finished copy.

verb

  1. 1

    To provide precedents for.

  2. 2

    To be a precedent for.

adjective

  1. 1

    Happening or taking place earlier in time; previous or preceding.

  2. 2

    Coming before in a particular order or arrangement; preceding, foregoing.

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