Antecedent and Precedent?

English as a Second Language English Vocabulary, Grammar and Idioms
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Hi Teachers

What is the difference between antecedent and precedent?
(ante-cedent vs pre-cedent)

Could you give me some examples?

Thanks

Mark

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After considering the antecedents of the accused, the judge decided not to follow legal precedences and imposed a deterrent sentence on him instead.