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Precedent Noun Action Event Happened Regarded Argument Trial

word precedent
definition
noun
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.
There are plenty of precedents in Hollywood for letting people out of contracts.
inflections precedents
cefr-level C1

Tags: oxford5k::cefr-level:c1

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