precedent [名詞] 先例;慣例
precedent
['presidənt]
n.先例, 慣例
adj.先前的, 在先的
例句與用法：
My decision does not constitute (ie should not be regarded as) a precedent.
我的決定下不為例。
A rule or principle of law, especially when established by precedent.
法律原則尤其由先例形成的法律的原理、規則
Imposing a lenient sentence for such a serious crime sets a dangerous precedent.
對這樣嚴重的罪行輕判就開了個危險的先例。
This decision creates a dangerous precedent.
這個決定開創了一個危險的先例。
This intervention in another nation's affairs has set a precedent which we hope other countries will not follow.
對別國事物的這種干涉開了一個先例，我們希望其他國家不要模仿。
英文解釋:
名詞 precedent:
an example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time
同義詞：case in point
(civil law) a law established by following earlier judicial decisions
同義詞：case law, common law
a system of jurisprudence based on judicial precedents rather than statutory laws
同義詞：common law, case law
a subject mentioned earlier (preceding in time)
形容詞 precedent:
preceding in time, order, or significance
同義詞
preliminary | original | anterior | antecedent | leading | example | model | pattern | guide | instance | standard | practice | case law | common law | case in point |
反義詞
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