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precedent

/ˈpresɪdənt/

pre · ce · dent ˈpres · ɪ · dənt

English Definition

n. an earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide to be considered in subsequent similar circumstances.

中文释义

先例，前例

Significado en Español

한국어 뜻

선례, 전례

Nghĩa Tiếng Việt

tiền lệ, án lệ

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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧

pre(before) + ced(go) + ent(noun suffix) → going before → precedent.

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the word that is the best synonym for “precedent” in the following sentence: The lawyer referred to an earlier case as a precedent in court.

A model
B question
C problem
D solution

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A — model. “precedent” means n. an earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide to be considered in subsequent similar circumstances.

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What does “precedent” mean?

precedent — n. an earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide to be considered in subsequent similar circumstances.. In Chinese: 先例，前例.

How do you pronounce “precedent”?

precedent is pronounced /ˈpresɪdənt/. It breaks into 3 syllables: pre · ce · dent.

Is “precedent” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. precedent appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “precedent”?

pre(before) + ced(go) + ent(noun suffix) → going before → precedent.

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precedent

Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

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