precedent


Definition: Meaning of, precedent in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈprɛsɪdənt /

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  1. [countable] an action or official decision that can be used to give support to later actions or decisions
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  2. [uncountable and countable] something of the same type that has happened or existed before
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  3. [uncountable] the way that things have always been done
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