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precedent

UK
/ˈprɛsɪdənt/
US
/ˈprɛsɪdənt/

Translations

precedentnoun
precedents
pl
UK
/ˈpresɪdənt/
US
/ˈprɛsɪdənt/
The court's decision set a new legal precedent.
Решение суда установило новый юридический прецедент.
Additional translations
пример
Synonyms
model
guide
criterion
case
reference
pattern
example
standard
precedentadjective
more precedent
Comp.
most precedent
Super.
UK
/ˈprɛsɪdənt/
US
/ˈprɛsɪdənt/
The precedent case was crucial for the decision.
Предшествующий случай был решающим для принятия решения.
Synonyms
prior
previous
former
preceding
earlier
antecedent
foregoing
pre-existing
erstwhile

Definitions

precedentnoun
An earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide to be considered in subsequent similar circumstances.
The court's decision set a precedent for future cases involving similar issues.
A legal decision or form of proceeding serving as an authoritative rule or pattern in future similar or analogous cases.
The lawyer cited a precedent from a previous case to support her argument.
precedentadjective
Preceding in time, order, or importance.
Precedent cases were reviewed before the final judgment was made.
Having priority or higher rank; entitled to precedence.
The ambassador enjoyed precedent status at official ceremonies.
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