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masculine
/an.te.θeˈðen.te/
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Translation
precedent, background
Word origin
From Latin antecedens, from antecedere ('to go before'), from ante ('before') plus cedere ('to go').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- antecedere
- English cognates
- antecedent, precede, cede
Grammar
Gendermasculine
Pluralantecedentes
Examples
ningún .
There is no precedent for a case like this in the village.
.
The doctor reviewed the patient's medical history.
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Do you have a criminal record?
.
This agreement sets an important precedent.
invertir.
I know the company's background before investing.
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