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Präzedenzfall — meaning in English

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English meaning

precedent noun An earlier case, decision, or action used as a guide or justification for a similar one later.

Senses

Präzedenzfall is used for these senses in English:

precedent An act in the past which may be used as an example to help decide the outcome of similar instances in the future.
precedent (legal) A decided case which is cited or used as an example to justify a judgment in a subsequent case.

precedent — full definition

noun An earlier case, decision, or action used as a guide or justification for a similar one later.
adj Coming before in time or order.

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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”.

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”.

Related German words

Präzedenz Präjudiz