precedent in Finnish
precedent in Finnish is edeltävä, ennakkotapaus — precedent means an earlier case, decision, or action used as a guide or justification for a similar one later.
precedent in Finnish
edeltävä
Happening or taking place earlier in time; previous or preceding. [from 14th c.]
ennakkotapaus
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 Finnish?
"precedent" in Finnish is edeltävä, ennakkotapaus. precedent means: An earlier case, decision, or action used as a guide or justification for a similar one later.
How do you use "precedent" in a sentence?
Example: "The ruling set a legal precedent that other courts would later follow." In Finnish, "precedent" is edeltävä, ennakkotapaus.
Are there other ways to say "precedent" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 2 translations listed for "precedent": edeltävä, ennakkotapaus.
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