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precedente — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • earlier adverb At a time before the present moment or before the time being talked about.
  • foregoing adj Occurring before or in front of something else, in time, place, rank or sequence.
  • precedent noun An earlier case, decision, or action used as a guide or justification for a similar one later.

Senses

precedente is used for these senses in English:

  • earlier occurring previously
  • foregoing Occurring before or in front of something else, in time, place, rank or sequence.

earlier — full definition

  1. adverb At a time before the present moment or before the time being talked about.
  2. adjective Coming before another in time or order; comparative of early.

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