El precedente
Example: El juez citó un precedente para fundamentar su sentencia final.
Definition
"El precedente" refers to a previous case or decision that serves as an example or rule to guide subsequent judgments or actions, especially in legal contexts. It establishes a basis for reasoning or justification in future similar situations.
Etymology
The term "el precedente" comes from the Latin word 'praecedere,' meaning 'to go before.' It originally referred to something that comes before or leads the way, which makes sense as a precedent is a prior event or decision that influences what follows.
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"El precedente" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (C1) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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