Definition of Precedent
Precedent
prec·e·dent
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
prior or preceding in importance, time or order;
e.g. Looking at the precedent cases that she was in charge of, we can see that she is quite successful.
(noun)
a prior action that is later looked back on as a guide for future application or use;
e.g. The precedent was set the moment you decided to swear in front of the children.
(noun)
in law, a decision that must be followed for similar future cases;
e.g. The verdict had no precedent.
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