precedent

language: en

definitions

  1. noun
    an earlier event or decision that is used as a guide for dealing with similar events or situations
    en: an earlier event or decision that is used as a guide for dealing with similar events or situations
  2. adjective
    existing or done before
    en: existing or done before

examples

  1. set a precedent

    set a precedent

  2. precedent case

    precedent case