emsâl — meaning in English

English meaning

• peer noun Someone of the same rank, age, or status as another person.
• precedent noun An earlier case, decision, or action used as a guide or justification for a similar one later.
• rival noun A person, team, or organisation competing for the same goal as another.

Senses

emsâl is used for these senses in English:

• peer Somebody who is, or something that is, at a level or of a value equal (to that of something else).
• precedent An act in the past which may be used as an example to help decide the outcome of similar instances in the future.
• rival Someone or something with similar claims of quality or distinction as another.

peer — full definition

1. noun Someone of the same rank, age, or status as another person.
2. verb To look closely or with difficulty, as if trying to see something unclear.
3. noun A member of the nobility holding a title such as duke, earl, or baron.

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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