Αναζήτηση
Precedent
01
an example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time
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(civil law) a law established by following earlier judicial decisions
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a topic or matter that has been previously discussed or addressed
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a system of jurisprudence based on judicial precedents rather than statutory laws
precedent
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earlier in time, order, arrangement, or significance, often serving as an example or rule to be followed in the future
precedent
n
precedential
adj
precedential
adj
Παράδειγμα
The Supreme Court's decision set a legal precedent.
The peaceful secession of Norway from Sweden in 1905 set a precedent for diplomatic solutions to territorial disputes.
The Supreme Court's ruling on the case set a precedent for future privacy rights.
The lawyer invoked precedent to strengthen her argument in court.
They set a precedent with their environmental conservation efforts.
