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Precedent
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Meaning
Noun
●
An
act
in
the past
which may be used as an
example
to help
decide
the
outcome
of
similar
instances in
the future.
●
In Law:
A
decided
case which is
cited
or used as an
example
to
justify
a
judgment
in a
subsequent
case.
●
In Directives:
An
established
habit
or custom.
●
The
aforementioned
(thing).
●
The
previous
version.
●
A
rough
draught
of a
writing
which
precedes
a
finished
copy.
Adj
●
Happening or
taking place
earlier
in time
;
previous
or preceding.
●
Coming before in a particular order or
arrangement
;
preceding
, foregoing.
Verb
●
In Law:
To provide
precedents
for.
●
In Law:
To be a
precedent
for.
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