precedent
1.
(
satellite adjective
) preceding in time, order, or significance
2.
(
noun
) an example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time
Synonyms:
case in point
Related Words:
example
,
illustration
,
instance
,
representative
3.
(
noun
) (civil law) a law established by following earlier judicial decisions
Synonyms:
case law
,
common law
Related Words:
civil law
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