Precedent Meaning

There are 5 meaning(s) for word Precedent

Meaning 1 : (civil law) a law established by following earlier judicial decisions

    Synonyms : case law,  common law
Meaning 2 : a system of jurisprudence based on judicial precedents rather than statutory laws

    Synonyms : case law,  common law
Meaning 3 : an example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time

    Synonyms : case in point
Meaning 4 : a subject mentioned earlier (preceding in time)

Meaning 5 : preceding in time, order, or significance


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