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precedent

/ˈprɛsɪdənt/ /ˈprɛsɪdənt/
noun
GeneralLaw
  1. 1 emsal, örnek countable

Definition (English)

An earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide for future similar situations.

Example Sentences

  1. There is no precedent for such a bold policy decision.
    Böylesine cesur bir politika kararının emsali yoktur.
  2. The court's ruling set an important legal precedent.
    Mahkemenin kararı önemli bir hukuki emsal teşkil etti.

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Collocations

set a precedentlegal precedentestablish a precedentfollow a precedentbreak precedentcreate precedent

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