precedente — meaning in English

English meaning

• earlier adverb At a time before the present moment or before the time being talked about.
• foregoing adj Coming just before, in time, position, order or importance.
• 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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