precedents

美 [ˈprɛsədənts]英 [ˈprɛsɪdənts]
  • n.先例;传统;实例;前例;常规;范例;常例;可援用参考的具体例子;先前出现的事例
  • precedent的复数
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    N-VAR 前例;先例
    If there is a precedent for an action or event, it has happened before, and this can be regarded as an argument for doing it again.

    The trial could set an important precedent for dealing with large numbers of similar cases...

    这次审判能为处理大量类似案例开创重要的先例。