precedent

• Adjectif décrivant quelque chose qui sert d'exemple ou de règle à suivre dans le futur, surtout dans un contexte juridique, ou qui est antérieur et sert de référence.

An adjective describing something that serves as an example or rule to be followed in the future, especially in legal contexts.

1. Prior or earlierC1formal

   Existing or occurring before in time, order, or importance.

   antérieur, précédent

   • The precedent events shaped the outcome of the trial.
   • This decision is based on precedent rulings.
   • Precedent conditions must be considered before making a judgment.

   Synonymesantecedentanteriorformerprecedingpreviousprior

   Antonymesfollowingsubsequentsucceeding

• Nom désignant un événement, une action ou une décision antérieure qui sert d'exemple ou de référence pour des situations similaires à venir, notamment dans un contexte juridique.

A noun referring to an earlier event, action, or decision that serves as an example or guide for similar situations in the future, especially in legal contexts.

1. Legal precedentB2formal

   A previous court decision or case that serves as an example or authority for deciding similar cases in the future.

   précédent juridique

   • The judge cited a landmark precedent in her ruling.
   • This case sets a new precedent for intellectual property law.
   • Lawyers often rely on precedent to argue their cases.

   Synonymesauthoritycase lawdecisionjudgmentruling

2. General exampleB2formal

   An earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide to be considered in similar circumstances.

   précédent (au sens d'exemple)

   • There is no precedent for such a large-scale evacuation.
   • His decision broke with precedent and surprised everyone.
   • The company's policy set a precedent for flexible working hours.

   Synonymesantecedentexampleexemplarguideinstancemodelpatternyardstick