Precedent and Principle

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

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

Nearby Words: precede, preceding, precedence, precedential

Principle noun - A basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct.

Precedent and principle are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Precedent" instead a noun "Principle".

Nearby Words: principal, principled, principally, principe