an example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time
Used in a Sentence
precedent
How to use precedent in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for precedent.
Editorial note
This is a very good opinion, tightly argued based on the precedent.
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Quick take
an example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of precedent gathered in one view.
(civil law) a law established by following earlier judicial decisions
a system of jurisprudence based on judicial precedents rather than statutory laws; "common law originated in the unwritten laws of England and was later applied in the United States"
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for precedent.
noun
an example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time
noun
(civil law) a law established by following earlier judicial decisions
noun
a system of jurisprudence based on judicial precedents rather than statutory laws; "common law originated in the unwritten laws of England and was later applied in the United States"
noun
a subject mentioned earlier (preceding in time)
adjective
preceding in time, order, or significance
Example sentences
This is a very good opinion, tightly argued based on the precedent.
There are years of jurisprudence and years of common law precedent that form the true vision of what the First Amendment means today.
It sets a terrible precedent, and gives Comcast the leverage to bump the price extortionately at the end of the deal.
"Which is to say, the ecosystem of fucking ratholes that have built up over 40 years of poor tool design that cannot be corrected now due to historical precedent.
For your consideration:They allow a patent troll to potentially set a legal precedent for what constitutes a big part of their app infrastructure.
And that sets a very dangerous precedent - for Google to identify and penalize sites based on intent or message would be censorship much worse than just allowing their algorithm to run its course.
The most important part of this to me is that it generates a huge amount of precedent for the Latin American countries such as Uruguay and Guatemala that are considering legalization.
60 millions is pocket change for them, but the precedent this sets will endanger their business in many countries where press is dying and abusing their power to force governments to pass laws that will benefit their old business models very much to the detriment of Google.
Judge Alsup had not disregarded this precedent but had found what in my view were superb ways of treating APIs in particular in a special way that rendered the copying of their SSO non-infringing - to wit, acknowledging that developing an API was even highly creative, a structure of this type, functioning as a method for compatibility only, should not in itself be protected by copyright but should be protected, if at all, only if it rose to the level of warranting patent protection.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use precedent in a sentence?
This is a very good opinion, tightly argued based on the precedent.
What does precedent mean?
an example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time
What part of speech is precedent?
precedent is commonly used as noun, adjective.