precedent - Similar and Opposite Words

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Noun

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

Synonyms

• case in point
• precedent

More generic

• example
• illustration
• instance
• representative

Noun

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

Synonyms

• case law
• common law
• precedent

More generic

• civil law

Noun

a subject mentioned earlier (preceding in time)

Synonyms

• precedent

More generic

• subject
• theme
• topic

Noun

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

Synonyms

• case law
• common law
• precedent

More generic

• jurisprudence
• law

Adjective

preceding in time, order, or significance

Synonyms

• precedent

Related

• preceding

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