1. A route, path, or course that was traveled or followed before; the prior itinerary or trajectory
The GPS showed the previous route taken by the delivery driver.
O GPS mostrou o percurso precedente feito pelo entregador.
2. In a broader sense, a prior sequence of events or progression that came before the current situation
Understanding the precedent course of events is essential to grasp the current situation.
Compreender o percurso precedente dos eventos é essencial para entender a situação atual.