Meaning
a previous action or decision that can be used as a reason for allowing something else:
- The ruling can serve as a precedent to challenge other similar cases.
- There are several precedents for promoting people who don't have formal qualifications.
Pronunciation Practice
Grammar Forms
| Category | Form | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Verbs | V1 (Base) | precedent |
| V2 (Past) | precedented | |
| V3 (Participle) | precedented | |
| ING (Continuous) | precedenting |
