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PRECEDENT Synonyms

There are 2 synonyms of the word precedent. (exact relations)
There are 10 hypernyms of the word precedent. (close relations)

Best Synonyms for PRECEDENT

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case law
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noun

• a system of jurisprudence based on judicial precedents rather than statutory laws

• (civil law) a law established by following earlier judicial decisions

case in point
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noun

• an example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time

Best Hypernyms For PRECEDENT

Here is a list of related hypernyms for precedent, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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