precedential

[ pres-i-den-shuhl ]

adjective

1. of the nature of or constituting a precedent.
2. having precedence.

precedential

/ ˌprɛsɪˈdɛnʃəl /

adjective

1. of, involving, or serving as a precedent
2. having precedence

Derived Forms

• ˌpreceˈdentially, adverb

Other Words From

• nonprec·e·dential adjective
• unprec·e·dential adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of precedential¹

First recorded in 1635–45; precedent + -ial