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Synonyms
Antonyms
1. precedent
noun. ['ˈprɛsɪdənt'] an example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time.
Synonyms
- instance
- illustration
- representative
- example
Antonyms
- atypical
- undemocratic
- civil law
- misconception
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Rhymes with Precedent
- abandonment
- abatement
- aberrant
- abhorrent
- abortifacient
- abridgement
- absent
- absorbent
- abstinent
- abundant
- accelerant
- accident
- accompaniment
- accompaniment
- accomplishment
- accountant
- accouterment
- accoutrement
- achievement
- acknowledgement
Sentences with precedent
1. Noun, singular or mass
Judicial precedent does not fully take into account how complex the law can be.
Quotes about precedent
1. Every ounce of my cynicism is supported by historical precedent.
- Glen Cook, Shadow Games
2. precedent
noun. ['ˈprɛsɪdənt'] (civil law) a law established by following earlier judicial decisions.
Synonyms
- common law
- case law
Antonyms
- noncitizen
- unsusceptible
- insubordinate
3. precedent
adjective. ['ˈprɛsɪdənt'] preceding in time, order, or significance.
Antonyms
- contract
4. precedent
noun. ['ˈprɛsɪdənt'] a subject mentioned earlier (preceding in time).
Synonyms
- topic
- theme
Antonyms
- subsequent
- incoming
- back-to-back
5. precedent
noun. ['ˈprɛsɪdənt'] a system of jurisprudence based on judicial precedents rather than statutory laws.
Synonyms
- common law
- law
- case law
Antonyms
- postmortem
- consecutive
- ensuing
- undermentioned