precedent是什么意思

2024-02-01 18:46:16

precedent

美[presɪdənt] 英[presɪdənt]

n. 先例；惯例

adj. 先前的；在先的

近义词：preliminary，original，anterior，antecedent，leading，example，model，pattern，guide，instance，standard，practice，caselaw，commonlaw，caseinpoint，following，

n.(名词)

adj.(形容词)

v.(动词)

n.(名词)

[U]传统；惯例 the way that things have always been done
[C]范例 earlier decision,case,event,etc. that is regarded as an example or rule for what comes later

Noun

an example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time
(civil law) a law established by following earlier judicial decisions
a system of jurisprudence based on judicial precedents rather than statutory laws;
"common law originated in the unwritten laws of England and was later applied in the United States"
a subject mentioned earlier (preceding in time)

Adjective

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用作名词(n.)

This decision creates a dangerous precedent.这个决定开创了一个危险的先例。
My decision does not constitute a precedent.我的决定下不为例。
This intervention in another nations affairs has set a precedent which we hope other countries will not follow.对别国事物的这种干涉开了一个先例，我们希望其他国家不要模仿。
The President followed historical precedent in forming the Cabinet.总统遵循历史惯例来组成内阁。

用作形容词(adj.)

The precedent decision should be understood before we act.在采取行动之前我们应该弄明白先前的决定。