Precedent

Synonyms of precedent

• example
• model
• benchmark

Antonyms of precedent

• novel
• unique
• unprecedented

Collocations of precedent

legal precedent

Frequency: 80 %

The judge based his decision on legal precedent.

set a precedent

Frequency: 70 %

Her actions set a precedent for future behavior in the company.

establish precedent

Frequency: 65 %

The court case helped establish precedent for similar cases in the future.

break precedent

Frequency: 60 %

The new policy broke precedent and caused controversy.

important precedent

Frequency: 50 %

This ruling set an important precedent for future cases.

Idiomatic Expressions for precedent

• Phrase: break with precedent
  Meaning: to do something that goes against established norms or traditions
  Usage: The new CEO decided to break with precedent and implement a completely different strategy.