01 n. One who precedes; one who has preceded another in any state, position, office, etc.; one whom another follows or comes after, in any office…
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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.