前例 — 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.
- unprecedented adjective Never having happened or been seen before.
Senses
前例 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.
- unprecedented Never before seen, done, or experienced; without precedent.
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.