praedecessor
Praedecessor is a noun meaning a predecessor, particularly a direct or earlier holder of a position or office, or an ancestor in a direct line. The term is largely obsolete in contemporary English, surviving mainly in historical or formal writing.
Etymology and form: Praedecessor is an older or variant spelling of predecessor. It traces to Latin roots,
Usage and context: In historical accounts or genealogies, praedecessor may be used to stress direct succession
Examples: The praedecessor of the current regent governed the realm in the preceding decade. Records describe