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| 1. | [ noun ] an example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time | |
| Synonyms: | case_in_point | |
| Related terms: | example predate | |
| 2. | [ noun ] (civil law) a law established by following earlier judicial decisions | |
| Synonyms: | common_law case_law | |
| Related terms: | civil_law service civil_law | |
| 3. | [ noun ] a subject mentioned earlier (preceding in time) | |
| Related terms: | subject precede | |
| 4. | [ noun ] (law) a system of jurisprudence based on judicial precedents rather than statutory laws | |
| Synonyms: | common_law case_law | |
| Examples: | "common law originated in the unwritten laws of England and was later applied in the United States" |
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| Related terms: | law law | |
| 5. | [ adjective ] preceding in time, order, or significance | |
| Related terms: | preceding | |
| Similar spelling: |
precedented precede precedential precedency precedence priced President proceed pricket procedure Prickett Prichett preceding presidential practised practiced Procter presidency |
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