precedent

/ˈprɛsɪdənt/

Syllables pre·ce·dent

Stress PRE-ce-dent

Phonics Breakdown

pre

/prɛ/

short e

ce

/sɪ/

soft c

dent

/dənt/

schwa

Meaning

an earlier event or legal decision used as an example or rule for later cases

Sound Reference

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pre=/prɛ/(press) + ce=/sɪ/(city) + dent=/dənt/(student)

Example

The judge followed legal precedent in making the decision.