Code and Precedent

Code

Code noun - A collection or system of rules of conduct.

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

Nearby Words: coded, coding, coder

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

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

good	good code	good precedent
similar	similar code	similar precedent
certain	certain code	certain precedent
original	original code	original precedent
Other adjectives: legal, obvious, strong, actual, entire, real, important, ancient, new, military, older.

Astronomy is big on this, owing to the precedent set by the Roman god planetary names, the need to come up with names that will be more recognizable than an alphanumeric code, and the relatively recent advent of the telescope.

Source: Idiosyncratic Episode Naming
However, Louisiana Law is based on the Napoleonic Code meaning that, unlike in other states, letter of the law trumps precedent.

Source: Loophole Abuse / Real Life Law
Code Name: The codenames given to the characters which have nothing to do with anonymity (as demonstrated by them using them for each other in the most mundane of situations) are explained as a result of precedent established by teenagers in over their heads in the CIA.

Source: Film / X-Men: First Class

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