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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1. Vince Finaldi:

   If allowed to stand, the decision would set a dangerous precedent that would leave thousands of children working in the entertainment industry vulnerable to sexual abuse by persons in places of power.

2. Mark Zaid:

   They can’t sue. I mean, anybody can sue, you can sue for anything, but they have no basis, there’s a Supreme Court precedent from 30 years ago that restricts federal judges from handling security clearance appeals.

3. Courtney Rowe:

   (The news) reminded me of my mom telling me about the Nixon era. It reminded me of corruption in the Executive Branch, the FBI director should be able to operate independently. And this puts a precedent in place that whoever gets this job next will not feel that they are able to investigate the president because they will worry about their own job.

4. Nancy Pelosi:

   The administration's obstruction not only violates long established precedent, it endangers our very democracy.

5. German Chancellor Angela Merkel:

   That set a bad precedent. The European Parliament will not look away.