Precedent and Pattern

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

Pattern is a synonym for precedent in model topic. In some cases you can use "Pattern" instead a noun "Precedent", when it comes to topics like instance.

Nearby Words: precede, preceding, precedence, precedential

Pattern noun - A unit of decoration that is repeated all over something (as a fabric).

Precedent is a synonym for pattern. You can use "Precedent" instead a noun "Pattern".

Nearby Words: patter, patterned, patterning, pattering, patten