Forward and Precedent

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Forward adjective - Showing a lack of proper social reserve or modesty.

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Precedent and forward are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Precedent" instead the word "Forward" as an adjective or an adverb.

Precedent adjective - Going before another in time or order.

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Forward and precedent are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Forward" instead the word "Precedent" as an adjective or an adverb.

With Billy declared innocent and acquitted, possibly thousands more kids are at risk unless a new victim steps forward, doesn't recant, and hopefully has lots of evidence and support against Billy's legal team, which will use the previous cases as precedent to accuse him/her of lying.

Source: Series / Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

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