precedent

precedent is a valid 9-letter word worth 14 points in Scrabble and 17 in Words With Friends.

Meaning

What does precedent mean?

  • noun

    (civil law) a law established by following earlier judicial decisions

  • noun

    a system of jurisprudence based on judicial precedents rather than statutory laws

  • noun

    an example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time

  • noun

    a subject mentioned earlier (preceding in time)

  • adjective

    preceding in time, order, or significance

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