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Predecessor

Predecessor Meaning & Definition
Predecessor Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Predecessor?

[n] one who precedes you in time (as in holding a position or office)

Synonyms | Synonyms for Predecessor:

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See Also | forefather | forerunner | precursor

Predecessor In Webster's Dictionary

\Pred`e*ces"sor\ (?; 277), n. [L. praedecessor; prae before + decessor one who withdraws from the province he has governed, a retiring officer (with reference to his successor), a predecessor, fr. decedere: cf. F. pr['e]d['e]cesseur. See {Decease}.] One who precedes; one who has preceded another in any state, position, office, etc.; one whom another follows or comes after, in any office or position. A prince who was as watchful as his predecessor had been over the interests of the state. --Prescott.

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