Dangerous precedent Synonyms

Definitions for Dangerous


  • (adjective) involving potential loss or injury
  • (adjective) causing or capable of causing harm
  • (adjective) involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

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