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单词 precedent
释义

precedent ​‌

​noun
UK /ˈpresɪdənt/
Other entries for this word
binding precedent noun
judicial precedent noun
persuasive precedent noun
break with precedent phrase
depart from precedent phrase at break with precedent
Word Forms
singularprecedent
pluralprecedents
DEFINITIONS2
  1. 1
    countable/uncountable an action or event in the past that is used as an example or reason for a present action or event
    precedent for:

    There are good precedents for this sort of cooperation between organizations.

    set/establish/create a precedent:

    Arab states condemned the plan, regarding it as setting a dangerous precedent.

    without precedent:

    This is disturbing news and totally without precedent.

    Synonyms and related words
    A typical or good example of something
    example
    instance
    case
  2. 2
    countable ​legala decision by a court on which future decisions are based

    It would not be right for this case to be treated as a precedent.

    Synonyms and related words
    Judgments, verdicts and official orders
    acquit
    acquittal
    affiliation order
    1. 2a
      uncountable the practice of basing legal decisions on decisions in previous cases

      The English legal system is a composite of legislation and judicial precedent.

      Synonyms and related words
      Court cases and legal processes
      action
      admit
      advocacy
phrases
break with precedent

precedent ​‌

​noun
US /ˈpresɪdənt/
Other entries for this word
binding precedent noun
judicial precedent noun
set a precedent phrase
persuasive precedent noun
break with precedent phrase
depart from precedent phrase at break with precedent
Word Forms
singularprecedent
pluralprecedents
DEFINITIONS2
  1. 1
    countable/uncountable an action or event in the past that is used as an example or reason for a present action or event
    precedent for:

    There are good precedents for this sort of cooperation between organizations.

    without precedent:

    This is disturbing news and totally without precedent.

    set/establish/create a precedent:

    Arab states condemned the plan, regarding it as setting a dangerous precedent.

    Synonyms and related words
    A typical or good example of something
    example
    instance
    case
  2. 2
    countable ​legala decision by a court on which future decisions are based

    It would not be right for this case to be treated as a precedent.

    Synonyms and related words
    Judgments, verdicts and official orders
    acquit
    acquittal
    affiliation order
    1. 2a
      uncountable the practice of basing legal decisions on decisions in previous cases

      The English legal system is a composite of legislation and judicial precedent.

      Synonyms and related words
      Court cases and legal processes
      action
      advocacy
      appeal
phrases
break with precedent
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