Precedent and Rite

Precedent

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

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

Rite

Rite noun - An oft-repeated action or series of actions performed in accordance with tradition or a set of rules.
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Synonyms for Rite

Precedent and rite are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Precedent" instead a noun "Rite".

How words are described

similar similar precedent similar rite
certain certain precedent certain rite
valid valid precedent valid rite
dangerous dangerous precedent dangerous rite
Other adjectives: horrible, important, ancient, cultural.
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