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How do you spell Precedent?

Correct spelling

precedent

Remember: precedent goes before with -ent ending, like president and regent.

Why is precedent spelled this way?

From Latin praecedens, going before. PRAE (before) + CEDERE (to go). A precedent goes before — a past decision that shapes future ones.

Common misspellings of precedent

precedantpresedentpreceedentprecedent

Example

The Supreme Court's ruling set a dangerous precedent for future cases.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell precedent?+
The correct spelling is "precedent". Remember: precedent goes before with -ent ending, like president and regent.
Is it precedant or precedent?+
The correct spelling is "precedent", not "precedant".

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