adj.
1.preceding in time, order, or significance precedent n.
1.an example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time
2.(civil law) a law established by following earlier judicial decisions
3.a system of jurisprudence based on judicial precedents rather than statutory laws
4.a subject mentioned earlier (preceding in time)
Idiom of the Day
glutton for punishment
a person who likes difficult or unpleasant tasks
My friend is a glutton for punishment and he will always do the most difficult jobs available.