precedent

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Learn the meaning of precedent with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.

precedent

(noun)

Meaning

an example or rule for future cases

Example

"The court's ruling set a crucial precedent for similar cases."

Synonyms

examplestandard

Antonyms

exceptionanomaly