Aphorism and Precedent

Aphorism noun - An often stated observation regarding something from common experience.

Precedent and aphorism are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Precedent" instead a noun "Aphorism".

Nearby Word: aphoristic

Precedent noun - An example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time.

Aphorism and precedent are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Aphorism" instead a noun "Precedent".

Nearby Words: precede, preceding, precedence, precedential