precedent | Definition of precedent

Synonyms and Antonyms of precedent

going before another in time or order

behavior that may be explained by a precedent event in her troubled life

Synonyms of precedent

antecedent, anterior, foregoing, former, preceding, previous, prior

Words Related to precedent

advance, early, premature

earliest, first, inaugural, initial, maiden, original, pioneer

introductory, preliminary

erstwhile, whilom

Near Antonyms of precedent

closing, concluding, final, last, latest, latter, terminal, ultimate

Antonyms of precedent

after, ensuing, following, later, posterior, subsequent, succeeding