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Etymology
From Middle English precedent < Old French precedent < Latin praec�d�ns (present priniciple of praec�dere, to precede); compare to precede

Pronunciation
AHD|/pr�s'ĭ-d�nt/ or /pr�s'ĭ-d�nt/ for adjective sense
audio|en-us-precedent.ogg|Audio (US)

Noun
en-noun

1. An act in the past which may be used as an example to help decide the outcome of similar instances in the future.
2. law A decided case which is cited or used as an example to justify a judgment in a subsequent case.
3. The previous version.

Translations
trans-top|past act used as example
Finnish: ennakkotapaus
Korean: �� (jeollye)
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trans-top|prior judgment in law
Finnish: ennakkotapaus
German: Präzedenzfall m
Korean: �� (pallye) (law only)
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Derived terms
binding precedent
declaratory precedent
original precedent
persuasive precedent
precedential
precedent-setting
precedent sub silentio
unprecedented

See also
stare decisis

Adjective
en-adj|-

1. happening or taking place earlier in time

Translations
rfc-level|Translations at L3+ (AutoFormat? would have corrected level of Translations)
trans-top|earlier in time
French: précédent
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