precedent-主題

precedent

['presidənt]

n.先例, 慣例 
adj.先前的, 在先的

例句與用法：

My decision does not constitute (ie should not be regarded as) a precedent.

我的決定下不為例。

A rule or principle of law, especially when established by precedent.

法律原則尤其由先例形成的法律的原理、規則

Imposing a lenient sentence for such a serious crime sets a dangerous precedent.

對這樣嚴重的罪行輕判就開了個危險的先例。

This decision creates a dangerous precedent.

這個決定開創了一個危險的先例。

This intervention in another nation's affairs has set a precedent which we hope other countries will not follow.

對別國事物的這種干涉開了一個先例，我們希望其他國家不要模仿。

英文解釋:

名詞 precedent:

an example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time

同義詞：case in point

(civil law) a law established by following earlier judicial decisions

同義詞：case law, common law

a system of jurisprudence based on judicial precedents rather than statutory laws

同義詞：common law, case law

a subject mentioned earlier (preceding in time)

形容詞 precedent:

preceding in time, order, or significance

同義詞

preliminary | original | anterior | antecedent | leading | example | model | pattern | guide | instance | standard | practice | case law | common law | case in point |

反義詞

following |

以上來源於大辭典