precedent

中文意思

• n. 先例，前例
• adj. 在先的，在前的

英文解釋

• n. an example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time
• n. a subject mentioned earlier (preceding in time)
• adj. preceding in time, order, or significance

詞形變化

複數

precedents

例句

1. n. 先例，前例

   The court's decision set a new precedent for future cases involving environmental protection.

   法院的這項判決為未來涉及環保的案件創下了新的先例。

2. adj. 在先的，在前的

   The judge reviewed the precedent cases to ensure a fair and consistent ruling.

   法官審閱了在先的案例，以確保判決公平且一致。