Definition of precedent in English:

precedent

noun ˈprɛsɪd(ə)ntˈprɛsəd(ə)nt

1An earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide to be considered in subsequent similar circumstances.
先例，前例
there are substantial precedents for using interactive media in training
利用交互式媒体进行培训已有很多先例。
Example sentencesExamples
- The precedent it set does not augur well for future similar elections.
- What a pleasing precedent any unlikely victory would set!
- This is both illogical and a precedent we should not allow to be set.
- Is this a precedent we wish to set for other great regional powers as well?
- Once these spaces are let go to development there would be no stopping further development because there would be a precedent set.
- Historical precedent shows pubs have changed their names through the years, usually for good reasons.
- However, based on precedent the cards are stacked against them.
- It is the sort of precedent we are seeing in other legislation.
- I guess the point I want you to consider is what sort of precedent we are establishing here, because it is important for the future.
- So the planners want to look at what precedent they are setting.
- If precedent holds, it won't be publishers of tax-help books alone who benefit.
- It's a great adrenaline rush to set precedent or prior learning on its ear.
- People claimed that the precedent set out by the sleeper hit in 1998 was finally superseded.
- He said it was without precedent and unfair - especially as the police had not been called in.
- The public sentiment would have been the necessity for humanitarian considerations to overcome precedent this once.
- We all have to go through the same nonsense, which seems crazy considering the precedent set at the first hearing.
- I want the kind of precedent I have seen in Europe followed here.
- I am going to break with the precedent set by the previous speaker and actually talk about the bill before the House.
- The result is a game of spot the allusion, with the final mass exodus dictated more by Chekhovian precedent than any kind of political logic.
- We fear there may well be a precedent set for the rest of her school life.
Synonyms
model, exemplar, example, pattern, previous case, prior case, previous instance/example, prior instance/example
paradigm, criterion, yardstick, standard, lead, guide
1. 1.1Law A previous case or legal decision that may be or (binding precedent) must be followed in subsequent similar cases.
  〔律〕判例
  we hope to set a legal precedent to protect hundreds of miles of green lanes
  我们希望开创一个保护几百英里绿色通道的判例。
  Example sentencesExamples
  A lower court cannot set precedent, and must follow any higher courts decision.
  The court should never view a foreign legal decision as a precedent in any way.
  Critics say that the judges should have let the 1963 precedent stand, even if it was bad.
  Furthermore, this is a case of general importance and it may well set a precedent.
  If this court hears the case, they say, any decision would set a precedent and would have ramifications across the country.

adjective ˈprɛsiːd(ə)ntprɪˈsiːd(ə)ntˈprɛsəd(ə)nt

Preceding in time, order, or importance.
在前的，在先的，前面的
a precedent case
一个先例。
Example sentencesExamples
- I just want to go back to some of the precedent issues of the settlement process.
- All that has happened is that there is a set of precedent requirements of a procedural kind before a court case can be commenced.
- Once a power to detain is held to depend on precedent fact, then of course anyone subjected to it can properly invoke habeas corpus.
- This would be an example of precedent activism but not separation-of-powers activism.
- I shall add to the definition of humanly free agents, that they are agents whose choices do not have fully deterministic precedent causes.
- His first and main ground is that the Inspector had no basis for his conclusion on the precedent effect.
Synonyms
one-time, erstwhile, sometime, late, as was

Origin

Late Middle English: from Old French, literally 'preceding'.

Rhymes

antecedent, decedent, needn't

Definition of precedent in US English:

precedent

nounˈpresəd(ə)ntˈprɛsəd(ə)nt

1An earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide to be considered in subsequent similar circumstances.
先例，前例
there are substantial precedents for using interactive media in training
利用交互式媒体进行培训已有很多先例。
breaking with all precedent
打破一切先例。
Example sentencesExamples
- This is both illogical and a precedent we should not allow to be set.
- The result is a game of spot the allusion, with the final mass exodus dictated more by Chekhovian precedent than any kind of political logic.
- What a pleasing precedent any unlikely victory would set!
- If precedent holds, it won't be publishers of tax-help books alone who benefit.
- The precedent it set does not augur well for future similar elections.
- The public sentiment would have been the necessity for humanitarian considerations to overcome precedent this once.
- Once these spaces are let go to development there would be no stopping further development because there would be a precedent set.
- Historical precedent shows pubs have changed their names through the years, usually for good reasons.
- We all have to go through the same nonsense, which seems crazy considering the precedent set at the first hearing.
- It is the sort of precedent we are seeing in other legislation.
- So the planners want to look at what precedent they are setting.
- However, based on precedent the cards are stacked against them.
- I am going to break with the precedent set by the previous speaker and actually talk about the bill before the House.
- We fear there may well be a precedent set for the rest of her school life.
- It's a great adrenaline rush to set precedent or prior learning on its ear.
- People claimed that the precedent set out by the sleeper hit in 1998 was finally superseded.
- Is this a precedent we wish to set for other great regional powers as well?
- I want the kind of precedent I have seen in Europe followed here.
- He said it was without precedent and unfair - especially as the police had not been called in.
- I guess the point I want you to consider is what sort of precedent we are establishing here, because it is important for the future.
Synonyms
model, exemplar, example, pattern, previous case, prior case, previous example, previous instance, prior example, prior instance
1. 1.1Law A previous case or legal decision that may be or (binding precedent) must be followed in subsequent similar cases.
  〔律〕判例
  the decision set a precedent for others to be sent to trial in the US
  Example sentencesExamples
  Furthermore, this is a case of general importance and it may well set a precedent.
  Critics say that the judges should have let the 1963 precedent stand, even if it was bad.
  The court should never view a foreign legal decision as a precedent in any way.
  If this court hears the case, they say, any decision would set a precedent and would have ramifications across the country.
  A lower court cannot set precedent, and must follow any higher courts decision.

adjectiveˈpresəd(ə)ntˈprɛsəd(ə)nt

precedent /priˈsēd(ə)nt/

Preceding in time, order, or importance.
在前的，在先的，前面的
a precedent case
一个先例。
Example sentencesExamples
- All that has happened is that there is a set of precedent requirements of a procedural kind before a court case can be commenced.
- His first and main ground is that the Inspector had no basis for his conclusion on the precedent effect.
- I shall add to the definition of humanly free agents, that they are agents whose choices do not have fully deterministic precedent causes.
- I just want to go back to some of the precedent issues of the settlement process.
- This would be an example of precedent activism but not separation-of-powers activism.
- Once a power to detain is held to depend on precedent fact, then of course anyone subjected to it can properly invoke habeas corpus.
Synonyms
one-time, erstwhile, sometime, late, as was

Origin

Late Middle English: from Old French, literally ‘preceding’.

单词	precedent
释义	Definition of precedent in English: precedent noun ˈprɛsɪd(ə)ntˈprɛsəd(ə)nt 1An earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide to be considered in subsequent similar circumstances. 先例，前例 there are substantial precedents for using interactive media in training 利用交互式媒体进行培训已有很多先例。 Example sentencesExamples The precedent it set does not augur well for future similar elections. What a pleasing precedent any unlikely victory would set! This is both illogical and a precedent we should not allow to be set. Is this a precedent we wish to set for other great regional powers as well? Once these spaces are let go to development there would be no stopping further development because there would be a precedent set. Historical precedent shows pubs have changed their names through the years, usually for good reasons. However, based on precedent the cards are stacked against them. It is the sort of precedent we are seeing in other legislation. I guess the point I want you to consider is what sort of precedent we are establishing here, because it is important for the future. So the planners want to look at what precedent they are setting. If precedent holds, it won't be publishers of tax-help books alone who benefit. It's a great adrenaline rush to set precedent or prior learning on its ear. People claimed that the precedent set out by the sleeper hit in 1998 was finally superseded. He said it was without precedent and unfair - especially as the police had not been called in. The public sentiment would have been the necessity for humanitarian considerations to overcome precedent this once. We all have to go through the same nonsense, which seems crazy considering the precedent set at the first hearing. I want the kind of precedent I have seen in Europe followed here. I am going to break with the precedent set by the previous speaker and actually talk about the bill before the House. The result is a game of spot the allusion, with the final mass exodus dictated more by Chekhovian precedent than any kind of political logic. We fear there may well be a precedent set for the rest of her school life. Synonyms model, exemplar, example, pattern, previous case, prior case, previous instance/example, prior instance/example paradigm, criterion, yardstick, standard, lead, guide 1.1Law A previous case or legal decision that may be or (binding precedent) must be followed in subsequent similar cases. 〔律〕判例 we hope to set a legal precedent to protect hundreds of miles of green lanes 我们希望开创一个保护几百英里绿色通道的判例。 Example sentencesExamples A lower court cannot set precedent, and must follow any higher courts decision. The court should never view a foreign legal decision as a precedent in any way. Critics say that the judges should have let the 1963 precedent stand, even if it was bad. Furthermore, this is a case of general importance and it may well set a precedent. If this court hears the case, they say, any decision would set a precedent and would have ramifications across the country. adjective ˈprɛsiːd(ə)ntprɪˈsiːd(ə)ntˈprɛsəd(ə)nt Preceding in time, order, or importance. 在前的，在先的，前面的 a precedent case 一个先例。 Example sentencesExamples I just want to go back to some of the precedent issues of the settlement process. All that has happened is that there is a set of precedent requirements of a procedural kind before a court case can be commenced. Once a power to detain is held to depend on precedent fact, then of course anyone subjected to it can properly invoke habeas corpus. This would be an example of precedent activism but not separation-of-powers activism. I shall add to the definition of humanly free agents, that they are agents whose choices do not have fully deterministic precedent causes. His first and main ground is that the Inspector had no basis for his conclusion on the precedent effect. Synonyms one-time, erstwhile, sometime, late, as was Origin Late Middle English: from Old French, literally 'preceding'. Rhymes antecedent, decedent, needn't Definition of precedent in US English: precedent nounˈpresəd(ə)ntˈprɛsəd(ə)nt 1An earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide to be considered in subsequent similar circumstances. 先例，前例 there are substantial precedents for using interactive media in training 利用交互式媒体进行培训已有很多先例。 breaking with all precedent 打破一切先例。 Example sentencesExamples This is both illogical and a precedent we should not allow to be set. The result is a game of spot the allusion, with the final mass exodus dictated more by Chekhovian precedent than any kind of political logic. What a pleasing precedent any unlikely victory would set! If precedent holds, it won't be publishers of tax-help books alone who benefit. The precedent it set does not augur well for future similar elections. The public sentiment would have been the necessity for humanitarian considerations to overcome precedent this once. Once these spaces are let go to development there would be no stopping further development because there would be a precedent set. Historical precedent shows pubs have changed their names through the years, usually for good reasons. We all have to go through the same nonsense, which seems crazy considering the precedent set at the first hearing. It is the sort of precedent we are seeing in other legislation. So the planners want to look at what precedent they are setting. However, based on precedent the cards are stacked against them. I am going to break with the precedent set by the previous speaker and actually talk about the bill before the House. We fear there may well be a precedent set for the rest of her school life. It's a great adrenaline rush to set precedent or prior learning on its ear. People claimed that the precedent set out by the sleeper hit in 1998 was finally superseded. Is this a precedent we wish to set for other great regional powers as well? I want the kind of precedent I have seen in Europe followed here. He said it was without precedent and unfair - especially as the police had not been called in. I guess the point I want you to consider is what sort of precedent we are establishing here, because it is important for the future. Synonyms model, exemplar, example, pattern, previous case, prior case, previous example, previous instance, prior example, prior instance 1.1Law A previous case or legal decision that may be or (binding precedent) must be followed in subsequent similar cases. 〔律〕判例 the decision set a precedent for others to be sent to trial in the US Example sentencesExamples Furthermore, this is a case of general importance and it may well set a precedent. Critics say that the judges should have let the 1963 precedent stand, even if it was bad. The court should never view a foreign legal decision as a precedent in any way. If this court hears the case, they say, any decision would set a precedent and would have ramifications across the country. A lower court cannot set precedent, and must follow any higher courts decision. adjectiveˈpresəd(ə)ntˈprɛsəd(ə)nt precedent /priˈsēd(ə)nt/ Preceding in time, order, or importance. 在前的，在先的，前面的 a precedent case 一个先例。 Example sentencesExamples All that has happened is that there is a set of precedent requirements of a procedural kind before a court case can be commenced. His first and main ground is that the Inspector had no basis for his conclusion on the precedent effect. I shall add to the definition of humanly free agents, that they are agents whose choices do not have fully deterministic precedent causes. I just want to go back to some of the precedent issues of the settlement process. This would be an example of precedent activism but not separation-of-powers activism. Once a power to detain is held to depend on precedent fact, then of course anyone subjected to it can properly invoke habeas corpus. Synonyms one-time, erstwhile, sometime, late, as was Origin Late Middle English: from Old French, literally ‘preceding’.
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