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Definition of precedential - 3 dictionary results

prec⋅e⋅den⋅tial

  [pres-i-den-shuhl]
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–adjective
1. of the nature of or constituting a precedent.
2. having precedence.
Origin:
1635–45; precedent + -ial
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prec·e·den·tial   (prěs'ĭ-děn'shəl)   
adj.  

  1. Of, relating to, or constituting a precedent.

  2. Having precedence.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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Main Entry: prec·e·den·tial
Pronunciation: "pre-s&-'den-ch&l
Function: adjective
: relating to, having the character of, or constituting precedent precedential value> precedential effect in this jurisdiction>
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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