Definitions
1.nounAn act in the past which may be used as an example to help decide the outcome of similar instances in the future.
2.nounA decided case which is cited or used as an example to justify a judgment in a subsequent case.
3.nounAn established habit or custom.
4.noun(with definite article) The aforementioned (thing).
5.nounThe previous version.
6.nounA rough draught of a writing which precedes a finished copy.
7.verbTo provide precedents for.
8.verbTo be a precedent for.
9.adjectiveHappening or taking place earlier in time; previous or preceding.
10.adjectiveComing before in a particular order or arrangement; preceding, foregoing.