Precedent
English Meaning
Going before; anterior; preceding; antecedent; as, precedent services.
- An act or instance that may be used as an example in dealing with subsequent similar instances.
- Law A judicial decision that may be used as a standard in subsequent similar cases: a landmark decision that set a legal precedent.
- Convention or custom arising from long practice: The President followed historical precedent in forming the Cabinet.
- Preceding.