Coming before or earlier in time or development, prior to, preceding.
Pronounced with an obstruction located in front of the palato-alveolar region of the mouth, e.g. b, p, d, t.
(of a part of a flower or leaf) Situated further away from the mainstem.
Nearer the forward end, especially in the front of the body; nearer the head or forepart of an animal.
Happening or taking place earlier in time; previous or preceding.
To provide precedents for.
To be a precedent for.
The previous version.
A decided case which is cited or used as an example to justify a judgment in a subsequent case.
An established habit or custom.
An act in the past which may be used as an example to help decide the outcome of similar instances in the future.