precedent
美[ˈprɛsɪdənt] adj.在前的，在先的
网络判决先例；先例；前例；优先的
1 . They're keenly aware that whatever they decide will set a precedent .
他们深知无论他们的决定是什么，都将开创先例。
来自柯林斯例句
2 . Would it not set a precedent ? Would it not open the floodgates?
难道它不会成为先例吗？难道它不会引发更多类似的问题吗？
来自柯林斯例句
3 . They were determined to break from precedent .
他们决心打破先例。
来自柯林斯例句
4 . The ruling set a precedent for future libel cases.
这项裁决为今后的诽谤案提供了判例。
来自《权威词典》
5 . Is there a precedent for what you want me to do?
你要我做的事有前例可援 吗 ?
来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
1.an example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time
2.(civil law) a law established by following earlier judicial decisions
3.a system of jurisprudence based on judicial precedents rather than statutory laws;
common law originated in the unwritten laws of England and was later applied in the United States
4.a subject mentioned earlier (preceding in time)
5.preceding in time, order, or significance