precedent

['presidənt]

n.先例, 惯例
adj.先前的, 在先的

例句与用法：

My decision does not constitute (ie should not be regarded as) a precedent.

我的决定下不为例。

A rule or principle of law, especially when established by precedent.

法律原则尤其由先例形成的法律的原理、规则

Imposing a lenient sentence for such a serious crime sets a dangerous precedent.

对这样严重的罪行轻判就开了个危险的先例。

This decision creates a dangerous precedent.

这个决定开创了一个危险的先例。

This intervention in another nation's affairs has set a precedent which we hope other countries will not follow.

对别国事物的这种干涉开了一个先例，我们希望其他国家不要模仿。

词形变化：

异体字: precedency |

详细释义：

n.

1. 先例, 前例; 【律】判例[C]

This decision sets a precedent for future cases of a similar nature.

这一裁决为今后性质类似的案件提供了判例。

2. 惯例[U]

The Queen has broken with precedent by sending her children to ordinary schools.

女王破例让自己的孩子去普通学校就读。

a.

在前的, 在先的, 前面的[(+to)]

Voters demanded that the candidates keep the pledges made as a condition precedent to election.

选民们要求把候选人对他们誓言的履行作为选举的先行条件。