El precedent
Example: El precedent judicial va influir en la decisió del jutge.
Definition
"El precedent" refers to a previous court decision or legal case that serves as an example or rule to be followed in subsequent similar cases, influencing judicial decisions and ensuring consistency in the application of the law.
Etymology
The term "el precedent" comes from the Latin word 'praecedens,' meaning 'going before.' It entered Catalan through Old French, reflecting the idea of something that precedes or comes before to guide future actions. Did you know? The concept of precedent is fundamental in common law systems, where past decisions shape future rulings.
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"El precedent" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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