Words similar to precedent

Example sentences for: precedent

How can you use “precedent” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:

The writer expressed concern over the precedent it set for NATO military intervention in the internal conflicts of any state.
Even that unpleasant task, however, has some precedent.
The firms have set an important precedent for others to follow, Marion County Superior Court Judge David J. Dreyer said.
The Milwaukee case would likely set a precedent only for the small set of cases where DNA is overwhelming proof of guilt.
Synonyms: antecedent, anterior, foregoing, former, past, precedent, previous, prior