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system of ascending precedents

a sequence of events wherein each event sets a new, higher standard that will act as a precedent for all subsequent events.
-As far as I know, this phrase has never been coined or defined before.
Bob tells funny stories and does spontaneous imitations at work. each one is a little funnier than the one before. his co-worker's expectations track with his performance so that now he has to maintain the gradient of improvement every time he opens his mouth or, - and this is the key- they will respond as if it was less funny than it really is. He has trapped himself in a system of ascending precedents.
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Come before (something) in time, order or position.
She preceded him into the room
precede by NotColombus September 24, 2020

Peel Precedent 

Referring to legendary, late British radio DJ John Peel, the case of the man playing vinyl at the wrong speed (ie. 33rpm at 45rpm or vice versa). The Peel Precedent is often invoked by DJs to excuse their own mistakes. Traditionally, there were three possible outcomes of such a mishap:

1. Peelie would stop the track about 30 seconds in, fluff a jocular apology and then play the track again at the correct speed
2. Peelie would let the track run to its conclusion, then admit his error (or ignorance - a lot of his vinyl had no indication of the correct speed) while arguing that it sounded good at the wrong speed anyway
3. In rare cases, Peelie would let the track run to its conclusion, argue that it sounded great at the wrong speed anyway, and then play the whole track again at the correct rpm, inviting listeners to draw their own conclusions with regard to its quality.
I messed up while DJing last night by playing Plastikman at the wrong speed, but i invoked the Peel Precedent and got away with it. It sounded just as good anyway...
Peel Precedent by Charlie No4 December 15, 2008

sencillo proceder 

A Latin-rock band that has a traditional Latin folklore sound with a hint of modern rock. Bands that influence them are: Mana,Jimmy Eat World, Enanitos Verdes, Thursday and more.
"Dude! Sencillo proceder rocks!!!!!"
sencillo proceder by Dano December 14, 2004

precever 

a preepy bitch who seems stuck up but when you meet her it turns out shes a total whour and will buff yo pikel at the drop of a dime
yo did you see me hook up wit that precever last night. before i met her i thought that she was a stuck up prep bitch. but now i no shes a feelthy whore who swollows!
precever by matt fitzpatrick April 23, 2006

Precedent 

His steez screams precedent, fresh btown status
Precedent by Your Boss May 6, 2008

The Rittenhouse Precedent 

The dangerous precedent set by the acquittal of Kyle Rittenhouse on November 19th, 2021; that you have the right to self-defense by any means if your life is threatened by mentally ill pedophiles and rioters.
"The Rittenhouse precedent now gives deranged right-wingers the right to kill my wife's boyfriend if he chases one of them down in a riot"