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precedent vs subject

subject vs precedent

precedent and subject both are nouns.

precedent and subject both are adjectives.

precedent is not a verb while subject is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
precedent Yes Yes No No
subject Yes Yes Yes No
As nouns, subject is a hypernym of precedent; that is, subject is a word with a broader meaning than precedent:
  • precedent: a subject mentioned earlier (preceding in time)
  • subject: the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
Other hypernyms of precedent include theme, topic.
precedent (noun) subject (noun)
an example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time something (a person or object or scene) selected by an artist or photographer for graphic representation
(civil law) a law established by following earlier judicial decisions a branch of knowledge
a subject mentioned earlier (preceding in time) some situation or event that is thought about
a system of jurisprudence based on judicial precedents rather than statutory laws the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
(grammar) one of the two main constituents of a sentence; the grammatical constituent about which something is predicated
(logic) the first term of a proposition
a person who owes allegiance to that nation
a person who is subjected to experimental or other observational procedures; someone who is an object of investigation
precedent (adjective) subject (adjective)
preceding in time, order, or significance likely to be affected by something
being under the power or sovereignty of another or others
possibly accepting or permitting
precedent (verb) subject (verb)
make accountable for
cause to experience or suffer or make liable or vulnerable to
make subservient; force to submit or subdue
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