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precedent

intermediateB2

/ˈprɛsɪdənt/ · pre-ce-dent

An earlier case or event that is regarded as an example or guide in subsequent similar circumstances.

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Meanings

nounformal

An earlier case or event that is regarded as an example or guide in subsequent similar circumstances.

ایک پہلے کے کیس یا واقعہ جو بعد میں اسی طرح کے حالات میں ایک مثال یا رہنمائی کے طور پر دیکھا جاتا ہے۔

نمونہ

namona

Synonyms

example model preceding caseمثالنمونہپیش رفت

Antonyms

exception anomaly deviationاستثنابے قاعدگیاںانحراف

Common Collocations

legal precedent
binding precedent
precedent case

Example Sentences

This ruling set a legal precedent for future cases.

یہ فیصلہ مستقبل کے کیسز کے لیے قانونی نمونہ مقرر کرتا ہے۔

Yeh faisla mustaqbil ke cases ke liye qanooni namona muqarrar karta hai.

Precedents are crucial in the development of common law.

پیش رفتیں عمومی قانون کی ترقی میں اہم ہیں۔

Peshraftain aam qanoon ki taraqqi mein ahem hain.

The court referred to a 2005 precedent in its decision.

عدالت نے اپنے فیصلے میں 2005 کے نمونہ کا حوالہ دیا۔

Adalat ne apne faislay mein 2005 ke namona ka hawala diya.

Easily Confused With

incident:An incident refers to a specific event or occurrence, while a precedent refers to a prior decision or example used as a reference.

Word Family

precede

verbپہلے ہونا

preceding

adjectiveپچھلا

precedential

adjectiveنمونہ کی حیثیت سے

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'precedent' as 'pre' + 'cedent', where 'pre' means before.

Imagine a judge looking at past decisions before making a new ruling.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "praecedens" — going before

First known use: 14th century

The term 'precedent' has evolved from its Latin origin, referring to actions or decisions that serve as an example or guide for future actions, particularly in legal contexts.