Legal precedent Synonyms

Definitions for Legal


  • (adjective) permitted by law
  • (adjective) following or according to the rules
  • (adjective) established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules

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