['presidənt]
precedent
a. 在前的,在先的
n. 先例,前例

例句与用法:

  1. My decision does not constitute (ie should not be regarded as) a precedent.
    我的决定下不为例.
  2. A rule or principle of law, especially when established by precedent.
    法律原则尤其由先例形成的法律的原理、规则
  3. Imposing a lenient sentence for such a serious crime sets a dangerous precedent.
    对这样严重的罪行轻判就开了个危险的先例.
  4. This decision creates a dangerous precedent.
    这个决定开创了一个危险的先例。
  5. This intervention in another nation's affairs has set a precedent which we hope other countries will not follow.
    对别国事物的这种干涉开了一个先例,我们希望其他国家不要模仿。

英英解释:

名词 precedent:

  1. an example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time
  2. 同义词:case in point
  3. (civil law) a law established by following earlier judicial decisions
  4. 同义词:case law, common law
  5. a system of jurisprudence based on judicial precedents rather than statutory laws
  6. 同义词:common law, case law
  7. a subject mentioned earlier (preceding in time)

形容词 precedent:

  1. preceding in time, order, or significance