(prec-e-dent) 3 syllables

Definition

noun. an action that may serve as an example for future acts of the same nature; authoritative example

Example Sentence

The court case will set a precedent.

Synonyms

example; model; standard; yardstick

Antonyms

to follow

Hear It! Say It! Write It!

precedent
Hear It! Say It! Write It!

Rhymes

  • precedent

  • antecedent