precedent
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，
详细释义
n.(名词)
- 先例，前例，范例，实例 ，先前出现的事例，可援用参考的具体例子
- 惯例，传统，常例，常规
- 【律】判例
- 借鉴
- 作为先例
adj.(形容词)
- 在前的，在先的，先前的
- 前面的
- 优先的
v.(动词)
- 在前面，领先
双解释义
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
英英释义
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
- preceding in time, order, or significance
组词搭配
动词+～
- set〔create〕 a precedent开先例
例句
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 nation's 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。