Question

the root cede means go or yield. what does the word precedent mean?
a decision that is good or helpful

a decision that guides future decisions

a decision that is controversial

Explanation:

To determine the meaning of "precedent", we analyze the word structure. The prefix "pre - " means "before", and the root "cede" means "go" or "yield". So "precedent" relates to something that goes before (in time or order) and is used to guide future actions, especially in legal or decision - making contexts. The first option describes a "good/helpful decision" which is not the core meaning of precedent. The third option describes a "controversial decision", which is also not related to the meaning derived from the word's roots. The second option, "a decision that guides future decisions", matches the meaning of precedent as it is something that comes before and is used as a guide for future decisions.

Answer:

B. a decision that guides future decisions