precedent in German

precedent in German is Präzedenz, Präzedenzfall, Präjudiz — precedent means an earlier case, decision, or action used as a guide or justification for a similar one later.

precedent in German

Präzedenz

noun

An act in the past which may be used as an example to help decide the outcome of similar instances in the future.

Präzedenzfall

noun

An act in the past which may be used as an example to help decide the outcome of similar instances in the future.

Präjudiz

noun

(legal) A decided case which is cited or used as an example to justify a judgment in a subsequent case.

Präzedenzfall

noun

(legal) A decided case which is cited or used as an example to justify a judgment in a subsequent case.

What does "precedent" mean?

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."
adj Coming before in time or order.
"The precedent events help explain what happened next."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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.

Similar words in German

antecedent benchmark case law standard

Common German translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "precedent" in German?

"precedent" in German is Präzedenz, Präzedenzfall, Präjudiz. 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 German, "precedent" is Präzedenz, Präzedenzfall, Präjudiz.

Are there other ways to say "precedent" in German?

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "precedent": Präzedenz, Präzedenzfall, Präjudiz.

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