precedents

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A form of precedent — An act in the past which may be used as an example to help decide the outcome of similar instances in the future.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of precedent
verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of precedent
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APA

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“precedents.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/precedents. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “precedents,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/precedents.

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