precedent

precedent读音音标

英 [ˈpresɪdənt]

美 [ˈprɛsɪdənt]

precedent意思解释

n.

前例；

先例；

adj.

在前的，在先的；

变形

复数：precedents

双语释义

n.(名词)

[U]传统；惯例 the way that things have always been done[C]范例 earlier decision,case,event,etc. that is regarded as an example or rule for what comes later

英英释义

precedent

[ pri\'si:dənt, \'presi- ]

n.

an example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time

同义词：case in point

(civil law) a law established by following earlier judicial decisions

同义词：case lawcommon law

a system of jurisprudence based on judicial precedents rather than statutory laws

同义词：common lawcase law

a subject mentioned earlier (preceding in time)

adj.

preceding in time, order, or significance

词汇搭配

用作名词 (n.)动词+～set〔create〕 a precedent开先例

词组短语

judicial precedent

司法判例

condition precedent

先决条件

conditions precedent

先决条件

双语例句

用作名词(n.)This decision creates a dangerous precedent.这个决定开创了一个危险的先例。My decision does not constitute a precedent.我的决定下不为例。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。The President followed historical precedent in forming the Cabinet.总统遵循历史惯例来组成内阁。用作形容词(adj.)The precedent decision should be understood before we act.在采取行动之前我们应该弄明白先前的决定。