Precedent
Pronunciation: /ˈprɛsɪdənt/
Precedent (noun)
- An earlier event or action that is used as an example or guide for future situations.
- A legal decision that serves as a rule for future cases with similar issues.
- A standard way of doing things based on past actions or decisions.
Examples
- The manager used a precedent to justify the new policy.
- They looked for a precedent to guide their actions.
Common collocations: set a precedent, follow a precedent, legal precedent, establish a precedent, break precedent