A prior or previous period of time.
An early tide (tidal surge).
An act in the past which may be used as an example to help decide the outcome of similar instances in the future.
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.
To provide precedents for.
To be a precedent for.
Happening or taking place earlier in time; previous or preceding.