Ancient precedent Synonyms

Definitions for Ancient


  • (adjective) dating or surviving from the distant past
  • (adjective) being of advanced years and especially past middle age
  • (adjective) relating to or occurring near the beginning of a process, series, or time period

Definitions for Precedent


  • (adjective) going before another in time or order
  • (noun) an example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time
  • (noun) (civil law) a previous legal decision that is used to inform subsequent decisions