1. (noun) precedent, case in point
an example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time
Synonyms: case in point, precedent, common law, case law
Antonyms: succeeding(a)
2. (noun) case law, precedent, common law
(civil law) a law established by following earlier judicial decisions
Synonyms: case in point, precedent, common law, case law
Antonyms: succeeding(a)
3. (noun) common law, case law, precedent
a system of jurisprudence based on judicial precedents rather than statutory laws
Synonyms: case in point, precedent, common law, case law
Antonyms: succeeding(a)
4. (adj) precedent
a subject mentioned earlier (preceding in time)
Synonyms: case in point, common law, case law
Antonyms: succeeding(a)
5. (adj) precedent
preceding in time, order, or significance
Antonyms: succeeding(a)
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Synonyms and Antonyms of precedent 
