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precedent

Definitions of precedent
  1. noun
    freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
    synonyms: zelfbevestiging
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    type of:
    vastigheid, zekerheid
    the state of being certain
  2. noun
    an example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time
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