precedent
柯林斯词典
1. N-VAR If there is a precedent for an action or event, it has happened before, and this can be regarded as an argument for doing it again. 先例[正式]
The trial could set an important precedent for dealing with similar cases. 这次审判能为处理类似案件开创一个重要先例。
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precedent /ˈprɛsɪdənt/ (precedents)
剑桥词典
- C2 [ 可数名词：有复数形式的名词 ]
- I worry about giving into her demands because it then sets a precedent.
- The court's decision has set a legal precedent.
- This decision set an important legal precedent for other countries . 返回 precedent
an action , situation , or decision that has already happened and can be used as a reason why a similar action or decision should be performed or made
先例，前例
There are several precedents for promoting people who don't have formal qualifications . 提拔没有正式学历的人是有几个先例的。
Some politicians fear that agreeing to the concession would set a dangerous precedent. 一些政客担心同意让步会开创危险的先例。
[ 不可数或单数名词：没有复数形式的名词 ]
the way that something has been done in the past that therefore shows that it is the correct way
惯例
Would it be breaking with precedent for the bride to make a speech ? 新娘发表讲话是否有悖于惯例？
[ 可数名词：有复数形式的名词 ] law specialized
a decision about a particular legal case that makes it likely that other similar cases will be decided in the same way
（可援引的）先例，判例
The judgment on pension rights has established /set a precedent. 对养老金领取权的裁决成了一个判例。
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