Synonyms and Antonyms for precedent
1. precedent (n.)
an example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time
2. precedent (n.)
(civil law) a law established by following earlier judicial decisions
3. precedent (n.)
a subject mentioned earlier (preceding in time)
4. precedent (adj.)
preceding in time, order, or significance
5. precedent (n.)
a system of jurisprudence based on judicial precedents rather than statutory laws
