precedential

Speech parts

1. precedential - Adjective

2. precedential - Adjective Satellite

Meaning

Of the nature of a precedent; having force as an example for imitation; as, precedential transactions.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

last above former model record past previous before prior classical ideal senior representative judicial preceding
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Antonyms

after new following later modern next
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Examples

precedential treatment for senior members of the firm Source: Internet

While only the majority opinion is considered precedential, an outvoted judge can still publish a dissenting opinion. Source: Internet

It may be viewed as one extreme in a range of precedential power, Sinclair, Michael. Source: Internet

The precedential power of this case is still unclear; to date, the Court still struggles to determine what the standard of review in gerrymandering cases should be. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

precedentary precedented precedentedly precedential law precedentially precedentless