precedent in Chinese
precedent in Chinese is 先例 — precedent means an earlier case, decision, or action used as a guide or justification for a similar one later.
precedent in Chinese
先例
Pronounced: xiān lì
Happening or taking place earlier in time; previous or preceding. [from 14th c.]
先例
Pronounced: xiān lì
An act in the past which may be used as an example to help decide the outcome of similar instances in the future.
What does "precedent" mean?
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noun An earlier case, decision, or action used as a guide or justification for a similar one later.
"The ruling set a legal precedent that other courts would later follow."
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adj Coming before in time or order.
"The precedent events help explain what happened next."
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precedent in a sentence
- The ruling set a legal precedent that other courts would later follow.
- Allowing one exception could set a bad precedent for the whole team.
- The precedent events help explain what happened next.
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What is "precedent" in Chinese?
"precedent" in Chinese is 先例. precedent means: An earlier case, decision, or action used as a guide or justification for a similar one later.
How do you pronounce 先例?
"precedent" in Chinese is 先例, pronounced "xiān lì".
How do you use "precedent" in a sentence?
Example: "The ruling set a legal precedent that other courts would later follow." In Chinese, "precedent" is 先例.
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