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Uncommonprecedent
The correct spelling is precedent.
How to pronounce precedent
noun
IPA: /pɹɪˈsiː.dənt/
Say it like: Pre-sed-ent
The correct spelling is precedent. An act in the past which may be used as an example to help decide the outcome of similar instances in the future.
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Meanings
noun
- 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.A decided case which is cited or used as an example to justify a judgment in a subsequent case.
- 3.An established habit or custom.
- 4.(with definite article) The aforementioned (thing).
- 5.The previous version.
verb
- 1.To provide precedents for.
- 2.To be a precedent for.
adjective
- 1.Happening or taking place earlier in time; previous or preceding.
- 2.Coming before in a particular order or arrangement; preceding, foregoing.
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