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precedential

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˌpɹɛsəˈdɛnʃəl/
  • rhymes with -ɛnʃəl

1

adj

Meaning 1

Having the force of precedent.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Topics: law

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adjective satellite

Meaning 2

having precedence (especially because of longer service)

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • precedential treatment for senior members of the firm

Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Etymology tree English precedent Proto-Indo-European *h2el-der.? Proto-Italic *-ālis Latin -ālisder. Old French -ialder. Middle English -ial English -ial English precedential From precedent + -ial.