| PRECEDE | a subject mentioned earlier (preceding in time) |
|---|---|
| PRECEDE | a system of jurisprudence based on judicial precedents rather than statutory laws |
| PRECEDE | preceding in time, order, or significance |
| PRECEDE | having or supported or justified by a precedent |
| PRECEDE | with precedent |
| PRECEDE | having precedence (especially because of longer service) |