The preceding chapter introduced the core concepts we will apply in this section.

The preceder of the parade lifted his hat to acknowledge the cheering crowd.

A trumpet fanfare precedes the monarch's entrance as the ceremony begins.

The precedency given to safety considerations over cost-cutting ultimately saved lives.

The committee debated the relative precedencies of the proposed initiatives before finalizing the agenda.

She precedently checked the venue to ensure everything was ready.

By precedenting the dismissal of minor infractions, the manager unintentionally established a costly organizational norm.

The committee debated the various precedences that would determine who spoke first at the conference.

The tribunal's decision was heavily criticized because it relied on a precedented interpretation that many considered outdated.

Although archaic, a legal historian noted that the 19th-century ruling precedented numerous later interpretations.