What is the difference between Precedence vs Precedent?

Precedence

noun

Definition

The condition of being considered more important; priority.

Examples

Safety takes [precedence] over speed.

Family has [precedence] in his life.

This issue takes [precedence].

Precedent

noun

Definition

An earlier event or action regarded as an example.

Examples

This case sets a legal [precedent].

There's no [precedent] for this situation.

The court cited a [precedent].

Tags

similar-spelling sound-similar overlapping-meaning

Practice Quiz

Question 1: Safety takes ___ over speed.

precedence precedent

Question 2: This case sets a legal ___.

precedence precedent

Question 3: Which sentence uses 'precedent' correctly?

Family has precedent in his life. This issue takes precedent. There's no precedent for this situation. Health takes precedent over work.

Question 4: Which of these best defines 'precedence'?

An earlier example The condition of being more important A legal case Something that happened before

Question 5: The court cited a similar ___.

precedence precedent

Question 6: Family has ___ in his priorities.

precedence precedent

Question 7: Which sentence is correct?

This creates a dangerous precedence. Quality takes precedent over quantity. The precedence was set long ago. This issue takes precedence.

Question 8: The historical ___ supports our argument.

precedence precedent

Question 9: Education should take ___ over entertainment.

precedence precedent

Question 10: Which of these best defines 'precedent'?

Priority or importance An earlier event regarded as an example Coming first Having priority

Quiz Answers

Q1: precedence

Q2: precedent

Q3: There's no precedent for this situation.

Q4: The condition of being more important

Q5: precedent

Q6: precedence

Q7: This issue takes precedence.

Q8: precedent

Q9: precedence

Q10: An earlier event regarded as an example

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