PRECEDENT
/pɹɪˈsiː.dənt/
14
Scrabble
17
WWF
P(3) R(1) E(1) C(3) E(1) D(2) E(1) N(1) T(1)
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Definition
/pɹɪˈsiː.dənt/
noun
- An act in the past which may be used as an example to help decide the outcome of similar instances in the future.
- A decided case which is cited or used as an example to justify a judgment in a subsequent case.
- An established habit or custom.
verb
- To provide precedents for.
- To be a precedent for.
adjective
- Happening or taking place earlier in time; previous or preceding.
- Coming before in a particular order or arrangement; preceding, foregoing.
Source: Wiktionary
Hooks
Back hooks: PRECEDENT-S
