Older precedent Synonyms

Definitions for Older


  • (adjective) being of advanced years and especially past middle age
  • (adjective) advanced in years; (` aged ' is pronounced as two syllables)
  • (adjective) used of the older of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a father from his son

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