precedent (Meaning)
precedent (n)
an example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time
(civil law) a law established by following earlier judicial decisions
a system of jurisprudence based on judicial precedents rather than statutory laws
a subject mentioned earlier (preceding in time)
precedent (s)
preceding in time, order, or significance
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precedent Sentence Examples
- The company's decision to hire a female CEO set a precedent for gender equality in the industry.
- The court ruling established a precedent that will guide future legal proceedings on similar cases.
- The government is wary of creating a precedent that could be used to undermine its authority.
- The treaty established a precedent for international cooperation on environmental issues.
- The scientist's discovery sets a precedent for further research and innovation.
- The athlete's record-breaking performance created a precedent that will be difficult to surpass.
- The apology issued by the politician created a precedent for accountability and transparency.
- The new regulation established a precedent for regulating the use of artificial intelligence.
- The company's ethical guidelines set a precedent for responsible corporate behavior.
- The historic agreement between the warring parties created a precedent for peace and reconciliation.
FAQs About the word precedent
an example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time, (civil law) a law established by following earlier judicial decisions, a system of juris
previous, foregoing, antecedent, prior,early, former, initial, earliest, preceding, advance
later, following, ensuing, succeeding,following, subsequent, ensuing, after, succeeding, subsequent
The company's decision to hire a female CEO set a precedent for gender equality in the industry.
The court ruling established a precedent that will guide future legal proceedings on similar cases.
The government is wary of creating a precedent that could be used to undermine its authority.
The treaty established a precedent for international cooperation on environmental issues.
