precedent

precedent
noun
  1. an earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide to be considered in subsequent similar circumstances
    先例，前例
    there are substantial precedents for using interactive media in training.
    在利用交互式媒体进行培训方面有很多先例。
    [mass noun]breaking with all precedent.
    打破一切先例。
    ■(Law)a previous case or legal decision that may be or (binding precedent) must be followed in subsequent similar cases
    (律)判例
    we hope to set a legal precedent to protect hundreds of miles of green lanes.
    我们希望开创一个保护几百英里绿色通道的判例。
adjective
  1. preceding in time, order, or importance
    在前的，在先的，前面的
    a precedent case.
    一个先例。
派生
precedently
[ˈpriːsɪd(ə)ntli, ˈprɛsɪ-]
adverb
语源
  1. late Middle English: from Old French, literally preceding'
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