The term 'FI PRECEDER' can be broken down into two words, 'FI' and 'PRECEDER'. The crossword solutions for these words are 'SEMPER' (6 letters) and 'SCI' (3 letters). 'SEMPER' is a Latin word meaning 'ALWAYS' or 'FOREVER', while 'SCI' is an abbreviation for the Latin phrase 'Scientia Cum Industria', which translates to 'Knowledge with Industry'. Both of these terms are related to the concept of perseverance and hard work.