precedent

nounadjective /prɛsɪdənt/ 3 syllables 9 letters Scrabble 14 WWF 17

Definitions

noun

a law established by following earlier judicial decisions

noun

a system of jurisprudence based on judicial precedents rather than statutory laws

noun

an example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time

noun

a subject mentioned earlier (preceding in time)

adjective

preceding in time, order, or significance

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