precedent — an earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide to be considered in subsequent similar circumstances
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide to be considered in subsequent similar circumstances
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpresɪdənt/
Korean meaning: 선례, 전례 (이전 사건이나 결정이 후에 비슷한 상황에서 참고가 되는 것)
Korean pronunciation: **프레**시던트
Example Sentences
- My mom's rule of 'no phones during dinner' set a precedent that even my dad has to follow now.
- The company's decision to allow remote work set a precedent for the entire industry.
- Breaking up via text message would set a terrible precedent for our relationship standards.
precedent
NOUN//ˈpresɪdənt//
an earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide to be considered in subsequent similar circumstances
an earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide to be considered in subsequent similar circumstances
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'praecedent-' meaning 'going before,' derived from 'praecedere' (to go before), composed of 'prae-' (before) and 'cedere' (to go or yield).
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📝Examples
“My mom's rule of 'no phones during dinner' set a precedent that even my dad has to follow now.”
“The company's decision to allow remote work set a precedent for the entire industry.”
“Breaking up via text message would set a terrible precedent for our relationship standards.”
“The Supreme Court's ruling established an important legal precedent.”
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