Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
precedented
adjective
/prɛˈsɛd.ɪn.tɪd/
Definition
Having a precedent or prior example; something that has been done or recorded before.
Examples
- There was a precedented reaction to the crisis, as similar situations had occurred in the past.
- The lawyer argued that the decision was precedented in case law.
Meaning
The term ‘precedented’ refers to an event or action that is established and recognized because it has happened before.
Synonyms
- Established
- Routine
- Traditional
- Common
