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.