Sekirov Dictionary

precedent

/ˈpɹɛs.ɪ.dənt/

noun 6
verb 2
/pɹɪˈsiː.dənt/ adjective 2
forms 3

noun6

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An act in the past which may be used as an example to help decide the outcome of similar instances in the future.
- Examples for cases can but direct as precedents only. — 1594
A decided case which is cited or used as an example to justify a judgment in a subsequent case.
An established habit or custom.
The previous version.
(no longer used) A rough draught of a writing which precedes a finished copy.
•
(no longer used) The aforementioned (thing).
- A third argument may be derived from the precedent. — 2001

verb2

To provide precedents for.
To be a precedent for.

precedent

/pɹɪˈsiː.dənt/

adjective2

Happening or taking place earlier in time; previous or preceding.
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(no longer used) Coming before in a particular order or arrangement; preceding, foregoing.
- In the precedent section mention was made, amongst other pleasant objects, of this comeliness and beauty which proceeds from women […]. — 1624

forms

precedented · precedenting · precedents

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