precedent

[US]/ˈpresɪdənt/
[UK]/ˈpresɪdənt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a previous instance or case that serves as an example or guide
adj. existing or occurring before; prior; earlier

Phrases & Collocations

set a precedent

break a precedent

follow a precedent

legal precedent

judicial precedent

condition precedent

conditions precedent

Example Sentences

without precedent in history

he departed from the precedent set by many.

there are substantial precedents for using interactive media in training.

the scheme sets a precedent for other companies.

The President followed historical precedent in forming the Cabinet.

Is there a precedent for what you want me to do?

The judge ruled contrary to all precedent in the case.

we hope to set a legal precedent to protect hundreds of miles of green lanes.

In civil law law department country,legal precedent has no binding force but has convincible force in practice.

We may as well assert that because a child has thriven upon milk, that it is never to have meat, or that the first twenty years of our lives is to become a precedent for the next twenty.

In addition, the reporter understands, never sortie net swims the Internet company of business and operation of combination of network game company are in at present precedented already.

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