el

masculine

/an.te.θeˈðen.te/ ES

/an.te.seˈðen.te/ MX

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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.

¿ ?

Do you have a criminal record?

This agreement sets an important precedent.

I know the company's background before investing.

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This word is part of lesson 46.