Precedent and Rule

Precedent

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

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

Rule noun - A statement spelling out the proper procedure or conduct for an activity.

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Precedent and rule are semantically related in standard topic. Sometimes you can use "Precedent" instead a noun "Rule".

Nearby Words: ruling, ruler, ruled

human	human precedent	human rule
similar	similar precedent	similar rule
direct	direct precedent	direct rule
certain	certain precedent	certain rule
Other adjectives: original, legal, harsh, obvious, strong, actual, real, little, important, new, general, military, imperial.

The precedent he established protected the United States from strongman rule for more than a century afterward.

Source: But Now I Must Go
It is a frequently cited legal precedent that there ain't no rule a horse can't be a count's heir (or at least, there wasn't in Lord Midnight Vortala's time).

Source: Loophole Abuse / Literature
He was also promptly inducted into the Hall of Fame, setting a precedent that the 5-year retirement period rule does not apply to deceased players.

Source: Useful Notes / Baseball

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