Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word An event, action, or decision that serves as an example or rule for future similar situations
Precedent
/ˈpresədənt/Synonyms:
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Examples:
Perhaps precedent would or should govern in this case.The Christian precedent of a church is particularly misleading.He set a dangerous precedent for future leaders.
Etymology:
The word precedent comes from the Middle English precedent or precedens, derived from the Old French precedent, which in turn originates from the Latin praecedent-, meaning going before or preceding.
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