(n) :
an act in the past which may be used as an example to help decide the outcome of similar instances in the future; a decided case which is cited or used as an example to justify a judgment in a subsequent case
(adj) :
happening or taking place earlier in time; previous or preceding
(n) :
an act in the past which may be used as an example to help decide the outcome of similar instances in the future; a decided case which is cited or used as an example to justify a judgment in a subsequent case
(adj) :
happening or taking place earlier in time; previous or preceding