precedents

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Definitions

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.
(with definite article) The aforementioned (thing).

verb

To provide precedents for.
To be a precedent for.

Related words

Synonyms

preceding case in point case law common law antecedents backgrounds cases examples former jurisprudence lows parallels past preceded predecessors previous

Associated

precedent appellate decisions statutes courts upheld customary judicial relied supreme reasoning

Rhymes

laments represents presents portents events segments malcontents dissents torments contents

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