The precedent
Example: The precedent guides decisions in similar cases
Definition
"The precedent" refers to a previous event or action that serves as an example or rule to guide future decisions or actions, especially in legal contexts where past judgments influence current case rulings.
Etymology
The term "precedent" originates from the Latin word 'praecedere,' meaning 'to go before.' It entered English through Old French, carrying the sense of something that comes before and sets a standard. Did you know that in law, 'precedent' literally means 'going before' in judgment?
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"The precedent" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (C1) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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