What is the meaning of Precedent?

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.

The aforementioned (thing).

The previous version.

A rough draught of a writing which precedes a finished copy.

Happening or taking place earlier in time; previous or preceding.

Coming before in a particular order or arrangement; preceding, foregoing.

To provide precedents for.

To be a precedent for.

previous, preceding

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precedent (past act used as example)

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preceding; that comes before

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Source: wiktionary.org