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precedence vs precedent

precedent vs precedence

precedence and precedent both are nouns.

precedence is not an adjective while precedent is an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
precedence Yes No No No
precedent Yes Yes No No
precedence (noun) precedent (noun)
the act of preceding in time or order or rank (as in a ceremony) an example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time
preceding in time (civil law) a law established by following earlier judicial decisions
status established in order of importance or urgency a subject mentioned earlier (preceding in time)
a system of jurisprudence based on judicial precedents rather than statutory laws
precedence (adjective) precedent (adjective)
preceding in time, order, or significance
Difference between precedence and precedent

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