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Precedential Definition & Meaning

precedential
adjective
  1. having precedence (especially because of longer service); "precedential treatment for senior members of the firm"

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What does precedential mean?
having precedence (especially because of longer service); "precedential treatment for senior members of the firm"
What part of speech is precedential?
Precedential is an adjective.

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