Definitions For Precedent

An example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time
(civil law) a law established by following earlier judicial decisions
A subject mentioned earlier (preceding in time)
A system of jurisprudence based on judicial precedents rather than statutory laws
A similar action or event that happened at an earlier time
Something done or said that can be used as an example or rule to be followed in the future
The usual or traditional way of doing something

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The word Precedent is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words with Friends

Behavior that may be explained by a precedent event in her troubled life
The judge's ruling was based on a precedent established by an earlier decision.
He says that the government will set a dangerous precedent if it refuses to allow the protesters to hold a rally.
The judge's ruling was based on legal precedent.