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Term precedent (2) 
Plain Language Definition a document used as a guide or pattern for preparing documents 
Context/Example The new storage agreement is a newly approved form, a *precedent* form of agreement. 
Related words
form, standard form, boiler-plate 
 
This term last modified: 1/10/2009