Precedent and Writ

Precedent

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

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

Writ

Writ noun - (law) a legal document issued by a court or judicial officer.
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Synonyms for Writ

Precedent and writ are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Precedent" instead a noun "Writ".

Nearby Words: writing, write

How words are described

legal legal precedent legal writ
imperial imperial precedent imperial writ
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