Word: precedent
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: prec
e
dent
Definition: A decided case which is cited or used as an example to justify a judgment in a subsequent case.
Morphemes:
Affix: precedent
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A decided case which is cited or used as an example to justify a judgment in a subsequent case.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: praecēdēns
Language: la
Decoded: praecedens
PoS: Participle
Meaning: preceding