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PRECEDENT

prior in time, order, arrangement, or significance

The meaning of the word precedent is prior in time, order, arrangement, or significance.

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WordMeaning
cursiverunning
plagiarizeto steal and pass off (the ideas or words of another) as one's own : use (another's production) without crediting the source
victualsfood usable by people
aberrantdeviating from the usual or natural type : atypical
munificentvery liberal in giving or bestowing (see bestow
mealymouthednot plain and straightforward : devious
tableta flat slab or plaque suited for or bearing an inscription
culinaryof or relating to the kitchen or cookery
schemea plan or program of action
accordto grant or give especially as appropriate, due, or earned