precedent


Meanings

  • an example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time
  • (civil law) a law established by following earlier judicial decisions
  • a system of jurisprudence based on judicial precedents rather than statutory laws;
  • a subject mentioned earlier (preceding in time)
  • preceding in time, order, or significance


Scrabble Score: 14

precedent is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word

precedent is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary

precedent is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary


Words With Friends Score: 17

precedent is a valid Words With Friends word