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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The word "precedent" in example sentences

Saying that this won't be a precedent is a little like the Supreme Court in Bush v. Gore saying that its decision was limited to the specific facts of that case. ❋ Unknown (2004)

But surely to Justice Breyer, and Souter and Ginsburg, who joined him, the precedent is the substance: ❋ Unknown (2004)

He directly said that court precedent is not law, and from that directly implied that any case interpreting the constitution was judicial activism. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Supreme Court precedent is actually pretty clear, even in the Nevada case, the cops needed at least an reasonable pretext for asking for ID. ❋ Unknown (2010)

“The only time [the Obama] administration ever cites the previous administration for a precedent is to mention that there were some terrorists tried in U.S. courts,” Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, said Sunday on State of the Union. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Scalia gives contrary precedent far more weight than Thomas in those areas where both he and Thomas might agree that the precedent is wrong as a matter of constitutional interpretation. ❋ Unknown (2010)

But misconstruing precedent is what makes “the law” such a flexible weapon. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Or do most of them argue that the precedent is wrong, and that under the original meaning of the commerce clause it would be unconstitutional? ❋ Unknown (2010)

Centuries of contrary precedent is certainly a “showing to contrary”. ❋ Unknown (2010)

OK, if this precedent is overturned, it will be because of two conservative corporatists GW Bush appointed to the bench, both of whom claimed in hearings to honor precedent and not legislate from the bench. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The precedent is that regardless of what your obligations are or if you played by the rules and did everything correctly, if you happen to have some money, the government can pass a special, targeted law to seize your profits. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Chris Travers was bringing up the very good point that the 5th Am. argument is, well, a stretch (the takings argument) — the precedent is similar for federal and state government, and, if anything, is more fully-fleshed out for local and state takings. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Also, unlike every other court in the country, no precedent is binding on the U.S. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Certainly if precedent is to be instantly respected by SCOTUS justices then Thomas is guilty, although I would say they are all terribly guilty by that standard. ❋ Unknown (2010)

If judges find this argument (in the greatly eleborated form that will eventually be presented to the courts) to be persuasive, then the Supreme Court precedent is very clear. ❋ Unknown (2010)

As Reza Aslan has pointed out in various interviews in the last few days, the Iranian precedent is that a movement feeds off martyrdom. ❋ The Huffington Post News Team (2009)

To me what matters foremost is the determination of a resolute few to position themselves as close as they can to the seat of predatory financial power and stand in opposition to it, angrily, joyously, for some indeterminate long haul: to establish a precedent, in other words, for making their voices heard and their presence felt. ❋ Robert Koehler (2011)

I think it makes much more sense to say that a precedent is being “applied” when there is no relevant difference that makes the rule of law announced in the precedent inapplicable. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Supreme Court precedent is actually pretty clear, even in the Nevada case, the cops needed at least an reasonable pretext for asking forID. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Current precedent is that alleged perjury in a civil trial is an impeachable offense. ❋ Unknown (2010)

She preceded him into [the room] ❋ NotColombus (2020)

His [steez] screams [precedent], fresh [btown] status ❋ Your Boss (2008)

These [fake friends] are preceding me to become what [I want] ❋ Mlere (2018)

I messed up while DJing last night by playing [Plastikman] at the wrong speed, but i invoked [the Peel] [Precedent] and got away with it. It sounded just as good anyway... ❋ Charlie No4 (2007)

"[The Rittenhouse precedent] now gives [deranged] right-wingers the right to kill [my wife's boyfriend] if he chases one of them down in a riot" ❋ BlowtorchBassem (2021)

Did you read [about that] new [executive order]? Wow! Precedent Obama is really making new [ground]! ❋ Theeea (2009)

Bob tells funny stories and does spontaneous imitations at work. each one is a little [funnier] than the one before. his [co-worker's] expectations track with his performance so that now he has to maintain the [gradient] of improvement every time he opens his mouth or, - and this is the key- they will respond as if it was less funny than it really is. He has trapped himself in a system of ascending precedents. ❋ Kenneth A. Vaughan (2008)

A few "classic" and disgraceful examples of a precedent of the United States would be Kennedy's philandering (and so Clinton and Dubya followed suit), [Nixon's] [dirty politics] (and so Reagan did likewise, as well), and [Reagan's] running rough-shod over everyone (just as The Donald is doing now). ❋ QuacksO (2019)

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