Some opponents of establishing a female imperial line cite that ancient precedent.

A more ancient precedent of ransom, that we may not always be tormented by our shame.

The ancient precedent is proper, and such a dastardly crime will never be repeated after the example we set today.

They argued that ancient precedent was not sufficient, because "the people were sovereign."

The group's formal proposal invoked modern and ancient architectural precedents.

Her law decisions were minor but set a crucial ancient precedent for modern Jewish women.

On the stand, Nussbaum cited classical texts to argue that there were no ancient precedents for denying homosexuals equality.

The Court cited ancient precedent in deciding the case:

Is this the first time they've come in large numbers or is there an ancient precedent?

The States General referred to ancient precedent to justify their actions.