1. cited or quoted before; mentioned previously in a text or document
Usage: formal; chiefly legal or academic

Examples

• The precited statute governs the admissibility of evidence in this case.
• As noted in the precited passage, the author argues for a different interpretation.
• The precited authorities support the court's decision.
• In the precited section, the regulations outline the required procedures.
• The precited examples demonstrate the principle clearly.