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Meaning of word precedent from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

Meaning : An example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time.

Synonyms : case in point

Meaning : (civil law) a law established by following earlier judicial decisions.

Synonyms : case law, common law

Meaning : A system of jurisprudence based on judicial precedents rather than statutory laws.

Example : Common law originated in the unwritten laws of England and was later applied in the United States.

Synonyms : case law, common law

Meaning : A subject mentioned earlier (preceding in time).

Meaning : Preceding in time, order, or significance.

cut short (verb)
Interrupt before its natural or planned end.

dispose (verb)
Give, sell, or transfer to another.

cockroach (noun)
Any of numerous chiefly nocturnal insects. Some are domestic pests.

fruitfully (adverb)
In a productive way.

republic of yemen (noun)
A republic on the southwestern shores of the Arabian Peninsula on the Indian Ocean. Formed in 1990.

pragmatical (adjective)
Of or concerning the theory of pragmatism.

most (adjective)
(superlative of `many' used with count nouns and often preceded by `the') quantifier meaning the greatest in number.

stethoscope (noun)
A medical instrument for listening to the sounds generated inside the body.

demolish (verb)
Destroy completely.

wage increase (noun)
The amount a salary is increased.