Precedent and Precept

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

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

Nearby Words: precede, preceding, precedence, precedential

Precept noun - Rule of personal conduct.

Precedent and precept are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Precedent" instead a noun "Precept".

Nearby Words: preceptor, preceptive