Synonyms for precedent
ˈprɛs ɪ dənt; prɪˈsid nt, ˈprɛs ɪ dəntprece·dent

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1. precedent

   A precedent is an authoritative case, example, or instance. The communism of the early Christians in Jerusalem is a wonderful example or instance of Christian liberality, but not a precedent for the universal church through all time. Cases decided by irregular or unauthorized tribunals are not precedents for the regular administration of law. An obiter dictum is an opinion outside of the case in hand, which can not be quoted as an authoritative precedent. Compare CAUSE; EXAMPLE.

   Synonyms:
   antecedent, authority, case, example, instance, obiter dictum, pattern, warrant

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1. precedent

   Synonyms:
   anterior, prior, earlier

   Antonyms:
   subsequent, posterior, inter

2. precedentnoun

   Synonyms:
   instance, example, authority, warrant, antecedent, pattern

   Antonyms:
   prohibition, diswarrant, disallowance

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1. precedent, case in pointnoun

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

   Synonyms:
   case in point, common law, case law

   Antonyms:
   succeeding(a)

2. case law, precedent, common lawnoun

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

   Synonyms:
   case in point, common law, case law

   Antonyms:
   succeeding(a)

3. common law, case law, precedentnoun

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

   "common law originated in the unwritten laws of England and was later applied in the United States"

   Synonyms:
   case in point, common law, case law

   Antonyms:
   succeeding(a)

4. precedentadjective

   a subject mentioned earlier (preceding in time)

   Synonyms:
   case in point, common law, case law

   Antonyms:
   succeeding(a)

5. precedentadjective

   preceding in time, order, or significance

   Antonyms:
   succeeding(a)

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1. • Civil Law
   • Law

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1. example

   model; an earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide to be considered in subsequent similar circumstances

   Submitted by anonymous on March 8, 2021  

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1. precedentadjective

   Synonyms:
   antecedent, PRECEDING

2. precedentnoun

   Synonyms:
   authoritative example

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1. List of paraphrases for "precedent":

   previous, preceding, prev, jurisprudence, foregoing, case-law

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1. Superintendent Walt Griffin:

   He was reportedly fired because of a past precedent, but a district spokesmancouldnt say what that was, the station reported. Superintendent Walt Griffin wrote a letter to Brown condemning the speech. I am appalled with and extremely concerned about the abundance of profanity that you used with the students that you are responsible for supervising and leading.

2. Bob Menendez:

   President Obama's actions have vindicated the brutal behavior of the Cuban government, trading Mr. Gross for three convicted criminals sets an extremely dangerous precedent. It invites dictatorial and rogue regimes to use Americans serving overseas as bargaining chips.

3. Kevin Steele:

   Petitioning to ask the High Court for review was the right thing to do because of the precedent set in this case by the majority opinion of Pennsylvania Supreme Court that prosecutors' statements in press releases now seemingly create immunity, pennsylvania Supreme Court can right what we believe is a grievous wrong.

4. Andrew Bakaj:

   The President's 'revocation' of Mr. Brennan's security clearance creates a troubling precedent.

5. Mac Donald:

   Violent-crime increase — call it Ferguson Effect 2.0 or the Minneapolis Effect — has come on with a speed and magnitude that make Ferguson 1.0 seem tranquil, george Floyd’s death at the hands of Minneapolis police in late May was justly condemned — but the event has now spurred an outpouring of contempt against the pillars of law and order that has no precedent in American history.