Earlier, either in time or in order.
Presumptive.
The first term of a ratio, i.e. the term a in the ratio a:b, the other being the consequent.
An ancestor.
Previous principles, conduct, history, etc.
Any thing that precedes another thing, especially the cause of the second thing.
A word, phrase or clause referred to by a pronoun.
The first of two subsets of a sequent, consisting of all the sequent's formulae which are valuated as true.
The conditional part of a hypothetical proposition, i.e. p→q, where p is the antecedent, and q is the consequent.
Advance; previous; coming before.
Former, previous.
A high-ranking member of a monastery, usually lower in rank than an abbot.
A prior probability distribution, one based on information or belief before additional data is collected.
A belief supported by previous evidence or experience that one can use to make inferences about the future.
A chief magistrate in Italy.
A previous arrest or criminal conviction on someone's record.
Previously.