precedent
NOUNADJECTIVE
/prɛsɪdənt/
9 LETTERS · 3 SYLLABLES · STARTS WITH P
precedent is a valid 9-letter word worth 14 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words with Friends.
SCRABBLE
WORDS WITH FRIENDS
P3R1E1C3E1D2E1N1T1
3 + 1 + 1 + 3 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 1 =14 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 28TRIPLE WORD → 42
MEANING
What does precedent mean?
NOUN · 4 SENSES
1
(civil law) a law established by following earlier judicial decisions.
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2
A system of jurisprudence based on judicial precedents rather than statutory laws.
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3
An example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time.
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4
A subject mentioned earlier (preceding in time).
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ADJECTIVE · 1 SENSE
1
Preceding in time, order, or significance.
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