preceding in time, order, or importance:a precedent case
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an earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide to be considered in subsequent similar circumstances:there are substantial precedents for using interactive media in training
Law a previous case or legal decision that may be or ( binding precedent) must be followed in subsequent similar cases:we hope to set a legal precedent to protect hundreds of miles of green lanes
