precedents

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

Translation

n.An example of a similar situation that is used to justify a decision or action.
n. (plural)Past actions or events that serve as a guide or model.
n. (legal)A legal principle or rule established in a prior court decision.

Phrases & Collocations

set precedents

establish precedents

past precedents

legal precedents

historical precedents

no precedents

follow precedents

challenging precedents

ignoring precedents

setting precedents

Example Sentences

the court considered past precedents when making its decision.

setting a new precedent can have far-reaching consequences.

we need to be mindful of legal precedents in this case.

the ruling established a significant precedent for future cases.

the company hoped to avoid setting a negative precedent.

the judge carefully reviewed all relevant precedents.

this case could set a precedent for similar situations.

it's important to understand the existing precedents before acting.

the lawyer argued that there were no relevant precedents.

the decision challenged established precedents in the field.

they sought to overturn previous precedents with their argument.

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