Precedent
Word | PRECEDENT |
Character | 9 |
Hyphenation | prec e dent pre ced ent |
Pronunciations | /pɹɪˈsiː.dənt/ |
Definitions and meanings of "Precedent"
What do we mean by precedent?
An act or instance that may be used as an example in dealing with subsequent similar instances. noun
A judicial decision that is binding on other equal or lower courts in the same jurisdiction as to its conclusion on a point of law, and may also be persuasive to courts in other jurisdictions, in subsequent cases involving sufficiently similar facts. noun
Convention or custom arising from long practice. noun
Preceding. adjective
(prē˙-sē′ dent). Preceding; going before in the order of time; antecedent; anterior; previous; former.
(pres′ ē˙-dent). A preceding action or circumstance which may serve as a pattern or example in subsequent cases; an antecedent instance which creates a rule for following cases; a model instance. noun
Specifically, in law: A judicial decision, interlocutory or final, which serves as a rule for future determinations in similar or analogous cases. noun
A form of proceeding or of an instrument followed or deemed worthy to be followed as a pattern in similar or analogous cases. noun
A custom, habit, or rule established; previous example or usage. noun
A presage; sign; indication. noun
An original, as the original draft of a writing. noun
Synonyms Pattern, Model, etc. See example. noun
Going before; anterior; preceding; antecedent. adjective
A condition which precede the vesting of an estate, or the accruing of a right. adjective
Something done or said that may serve as an example to authorize a subsequent act of the same kind; an authoritative example. noun
A preceding circumstance or condition; an antecedent; hence, a prognostic; a token; a sign. noun
A rough draught of a writing which precedes a finished copy. noun
A judicial decision which serves as a rule for future determinations in similar or analogous cases; an authority to be followed in courts of justice; forms of proceeding to be followed in similar cases. noun
An act in the past which may be used as an example to help decide the outcome of similar instances in the future. noun
An act in the past which may be used as an example to help decide the outcome of similar instances in the future.
A decided case which is cited or used as an example to justify a judgment in a subsequent case.
An established habit or custom.
(with definite article) The aforementioned (thing).
The previous version.
A rough draught of a writing which precedes a finished copy.
Come before (something) in time, order or position. Urban Dictionary
The Ill Clothing Movement. Urban Dictionary
Inhibiting success, simply cut the process of progress Urban Dictionary
Referring to legendary, late British radio DJ John Peel, the case of the man playing vinyl at the wrong speed (ie. 33rpm at 45rpm or vice versa). The Peel Precedent is often invoked by DJs to excuse their own mistakes. Traditionally, there were three possible outcomes of such a mishap: 1. Peelie would stop the track about 30 seconds in, fluff a jocular apology and then play the track again at the correct speed 2. Peelie would let the track run to its conclusion, then admit his error (or ignorance - a lot of his vinyl had no indication of the correct speed) while arguing that it sounded good at the wrong speed anyway 3. In rare cases, Peelie would let the track run to its conclusion, argue that it sounded great at the wrong speed anyway, and then play the whole track again at the correct rpm, inviting listeners to draw their own conclusions with regard to its quality. Urban Dictionary
The dangerous precedent set by the acquittal of Kyle Rittenhouse on November 19th, 2021; that you have the right to self-defense by any means if your life is threatened by mentally ill pedophiles and rioters. Urban Dictionary
New name for Obama. The man is ready to set many precedents in office the likes of which have never been seen before. Urban Dictionary
A sequence of events wherein each event sets a new, higher standard that will act as a precedent for all subsequent events. -As far as I know, this phrase has never been coined or defined before. Urban Dictionary
Refers to an "acquired from the past" habit/routine/action/policy, usually of questionable morals/ethics. It originates from a practice that a former U.S. prez began many years ago, and so then one or more C-in-C's have partaken of same sinfulness on numerous occasions since then because they figger that it is something they can get away with and thus they should be able to do it themselves. Urban Dictionary
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Cross Reference for Precedent
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