noun as in strong fondness

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precedent, former

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Example:The precedent set by this legal case will influence future rulings in similar cases.

Definition:An event or action that comes before another and serves as a guide or example for it.

From precedent

Example:We will compare the results of the new research with the former studies.

Definition:Earlier in time; prior to the present or to something else.

From former