Definition

• n. an earlier action or decision used as an example for later cases

Example

This court decision sets an important precedent for future cases.

这项法院判决为未来的案件树立了一个重要先例。

Word familypreced-

n.

recessionL2precedenceL5recessL5

v.

precedeL4cedeL5recedeL5intercedeL6recedingL6

adj.

unprecedentedL4precedingL6recessedL6