First occurrence
Precedent and first occurrence are semantically related. in representative occurrence topic. In some cases you can use "Precedent" instead a noun phrase "First occurrence".
Precedent
Precedent noun - An example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time.
First occurrence and precedent are semantically related. You can use "First occurrence" instead a noun "Precedent".
Cite this Source
Precedent and First occurrence. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 30, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/first_occurrence/precedent
First occurrence & Precedent. N.p., 2016. Web. 30 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/first_occurrence/precedent>.
Precedent or First occurrence. 2016. Accessed July 30, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/first_occurrence/precedent.
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