GRE Word List
PRECEDENT
prior in time, order, arrangement, or significance
The meaning of the word precedent is prior in time, order, arrangement, or significance.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| stalemate | a drawing position in chess in which a player is not in checkmate but has no legal move to play |
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