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precedent

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Is precedent a Scrabble word?

Yes, precedent is a valid Scrabble word! Worth 14 points in Scrabble.

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  • Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL) Yes
  • Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) Yes
  • Wordle No
  • Words With Friends Yes

What is the meaning of precedent?

Definition

noun (English)

1. (law) A decided case which is cited or used as an example to justify a judgment in a subsequent case.

2. (obsolete, with definite article) The aforementioned (thing).Examples: "A third argument may be derived from the precedent."

3. (obsolete) A rough draught of a writing which precedes a finished copy.Examples: "My Lord Melun, let this be copied out, I did suppose it should be on constraint ; And keep it safe for our remembrance : But , heaven be thank'd , it is but voluntary , Return the precedent to these lords again"

adj (English)

1. (now rare) Coming before in a particular order or arrangement; preceding, foregoing.Examples: "In the precedent section mention was made, amongst other pleasant objects, of this comeliness and beauty which proceeds from women […]."

verb (English)

1. (transitive, law) To provide precedents for.

2. (transitive, law) To be a precedent for.

Definition source: Wiktionary

What Scrabble words can I make with the letters in "precedent"?

How many Scrabble points is the word "precedent"?

Scrabble
14 points
p3
r1
e1
c3
e1
d2
e1
n1
t1
Words With Friends
17 points
p4
r1
e1
c4
e1
d2
e1
n2
t1

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