precedent
/prɛsɪdənt/
nounadjective
9 letters3 syllables14 points in Scrabble®17 points in WWF®
DEFINITIONS5
NOUN
1
(civil law) a law established by following earlier judicial decisions.
2
A system of jurisprudence based on judicial precedents rather than statutory laws.
3
An example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time.
4
ADJECTIVEA subject mentioned earlier (preceding in time).
1
Preceding in time, order, or significance.
WORD FORMS
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Scrabble®14 points
Words With Friends®17 points
Double word28 points
Triple word42 points
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Starts & ends withP … T
Syllablespre · ced · ent
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