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前例 — meaning in English

zenrei

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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

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

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