LekhoriLekhoriAn act in the past which may be used as an example to help decide the outcome of similar instances in the future.
Examples for cases can but direct as precedents only.
A decided case which is cited or used as an example to justify a judgment in a subsequent case.
An established habit or custom.
Happening or taking place earlier in time; previous or preceding.
To provide precedents for.
To be a precedent for.
From Middle French, from Old French, from Latin praecēdēns, present participle of praecēdere (“to precede”); See precede.
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Coming before in a particular order or arrangement; preceding, foregoing.
In the precedent section mention was made, amongst other pleasant objects, of this comeliness and beauty which proceeds from women […].