ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD PREDECESSOR
Via Old French from Late Latin praedēcessor, from prae before + dēcēdere to go away, from dē away + cēdere to go.
10 QUOTES WITH «PREDECESSOR»
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predecessor.
I used to say I never talk about my successor, neither about my predecessor.
On receiving from the people the sacred trust twice confided on my illustrious predecessor, and which he has discharged so faithfully and so well, I know that I can not expect to perform the arduous task with equal ability and success.
I tread in the footsteps of illustrious men... in receiving from the people the sacred trust confided to my illustrious predecessor.
I'm confident that, were I mayor, I would do some things differently than he has. But I think there's a world of difference between him and his immediate predecessor.
When you're writing for a sequel and there's a movie that's been deemed sacred ground by the fanbase that's the predecessor, you cannot do anything to tread on that, so it's a bit trickier than just being able to sit down and write something.
Each new generation is reared by its predecessor; the latter must therefore improve in order to improve its successor. The movement is circular.
My predecessor, P. W. Botha, had an inner circle, and I did not like it. I preferred decisions to evolve out of cabinet discussions. That way, we achieved real co-ownership of our policies.
In 1953, after the armistice ending the Korean War, South Korea lay in ruins. President Eisenhower was eager to put an end to hostilities that had left his predecessor deeply unpopular, and the war ended in an uneasy stalemate.
We have a disturbing cultural appetite for novelty, and it seems to me wrong each new laureate should dislodge the ideas of his or her predecessor, especially when they're still unfolding.
Each novel is harder than its predecessor because I must work harder at not repeating myself. However, I enjoy the challenge. This is the greatest job in the world.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PREDECESSOR»
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predecessor in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
predecessor and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Quinine's
predecessor: Francesco Torti and the early history ...
And he offers the most complete account to date of the important work of Francesco Torti, who used the bark successfully in treating cerebral and other especially dangerous malarial infections.
Saul Jarcho, Francesco Torti, 1993
2
John Paul II: My Beloved
Predecessor
This collection of texts by Benedict XVI, composed both before and after his election to the pontificate, is a testimony to his close relationship with John Paul II, born over a quarter of a century of close collaboration by two of the most ...
Benedict XVI, Elio Guerriero, 2007
3
The Fourth Gospel and Its
Predecessor
Robert Fortna. Introduction A. THE JOHANNINE RIDDLE' The Fourth Gospel, at
once so perplexing and so sublime, has always shown an enigmatic face to its
readers. The church very early began to call it the "spiritual" Gospel, but this was
a ...
4
Titanic's
Predecessor: The S/S Norge Disaster of 1904
This book brings to light for the first time one of modern history's most overlooked, yet significant, maritime disasters.
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The Orlando Furioso & its
Predecessor
good word or phrase, he has missed the best possible, the unexpected yet
inevitable form, which Ariosto would have chosen under like circumstances.
These linguistic deficiencies must not, however, be supposed to counterbalance
Boiardo's ...
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... Crane Hook Church,
Predecessor of the Old Swedes' Church ...
Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.
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Linguistic Representation
It is common to predecessor and successor theory alike. Now I have argued that
the prime constraint on a successor theory is that it explain the descriptive
successes and some of the descriptive failures (limiting conditions) of its
predecessors) ...
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Policyholder's Guide to the Law of Insurance Coverage
See§ 2I.03[B][4]. • According to some courts, a successor corporation is not
entitled to insurance coverage under its own general liability policies for claims
arising out of the pre-merger or pre-acquisition activities of the predecessor
corporation ...
Peter J. Kalis, Thomas M. Reiter, James R. Segerdahl, 1997
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Wiley CPA Examination Review, Outlines and Study Guides
AR 400 Communications between Predecessor and Successor Accountants
Overall Objectives and Approach—This section presents guidance for situations
in which a successor accountant decides to communicate with a predecessor ...
Patrick R. Delaney, O. Ray Whittington, 2012
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Managing Healthcare Projects
The “Start” task will serve as the beginning of our predecessor network and "Start
" will be the predecessor of all of those work assignments that can begin on the
first day of the project. At the bottom of the WBS, we put the measure of success ...
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PREDECESSOR»
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predecessor is used in the context of the following news items.
Review: 'Vacation' Is a Funny Homage to Its Predecessor
The great American family road trip seems, in the 32 years since we first met the Griswolds, as antiquated a concept as ever. Middle class ... «ABC News, Jul 15»
Belmonte: 16th Congress poised to outdo predecessor
Belmonte: 16th Congress poised to outdo predecessor ... pieces of legislation that are poised to exceed the achievements of their predecessor. «Philippine Star, Jul 15»
Is GGP Inc Fka General Growth Properties Inc & Predecessor To …
GGP Inc Fka General Growth Properties Inc & Predecessor To General Growth Properties Inc (GGP) hedge funds sentiment increased to 1.34 ... «OctaFinance.com, Jul 15»
New director of Nimhans sacks predecessor, 16 others | Bangalore …
BENGALURU: Nimhans, the country`s premier mental health institution, has been rocked by unrest in the wake of a change of guard at its helm. «NYOOOZ, Jul 15»
New MP Angela Crawley has spoken in Commons more than …
SHE has been an MP for just ten weeks, but already Angela Crawley has addressed the Commons more times than her Labour predecessor ... «The National, Jul 15»
North Korea confirms new defense chief after predecessor's execution
Two months after South Korea's intelligence agency tellingly disclosed the shocking execution of Kim Jong-Un's defense chief Vice Marshal ... «World Tribune, Jul 15»
Maldives president names new VP after predecessor ousted
MALE, Maldives (AP) — The president of the Maldives has appointed his trusted tourism minister as vice president a day after parliament ... «Asian Correspondent, Jul 15»
Report: President's expenditures much lower than predecessor's
Data for 2014 shows that expenses were significantly higher under predecessor Shimon Peres • Peres spokesperson: "The number of leaders ... «Israel Hayom, Jul 15»
Queens Assembly Candidate Praises Convicted Predecessor …
The front-runner to replace scandal-tarred ex-Assemblyman William Scarborough praised the tarnished pol in an interview with the Observer, ... «New York Observer, Jul 15»
New chief on one third less than predecessor
Pembrokeshire CC's new chief executive is set to be paid one third less than his predecessor. The council has offered the post to Ian Westley, ... «Local Government Chronicle, Jul 15»
