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)

Matched Categories

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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How to use precedent in a sentence?

1. John Canally:

   The U.S. market is taking some signals from the weakness in Europe, the situation could set a precedent for other countries wanting to leave the euro zone and that creates some uncertainty that markets don't like.

2. Michael Regan:

   We are committed to establishing a durable definition of ‘waters of the United States’ based on Supreme Court precedent and drawing from the lessons learned from the current and previous regulations, as well as input from a wide array of stakeholders, so we can better protect our nation’s waters, foster economic growth, and support thriving communities.

3. Robert Menendez:

   Trading Mr Gross for three convicted criminals sets and extremely dangerous precedent, it invites dictatorial and rogue regimes to use Americans serving overseas as bargaining chips.

4. Tom Frieden:

   We have chaotic things happening out of White House without any clear plan, without a comprehensive approach, without clear messaging, and the result is a lot of people are dying... who didn't have to die, i can't think of any precedent for what's going on.

5. Alex Spiro:

   There's not any binding precedent that says you can't, right ? And so when the law doesn't say you can't do something and you're a prosecutor trying to get a conviction, trouble can ensue, given the gravity of the harm that can come from this and the important artistic rights and First Amendment rights at stake, this is an easy call.