Vocabulary C1: an official action or decision that has happened in the past and that is seen as an example or a rule to be followed in a similar situation later

Question

an official action or decision that has happened in the past and that is seen as an example or a rule to be followed in a similar situation later

Lam Nguyenvan · Accepted Answer

The ruling set a PRECEDENT for future libel cases.

Lam Nguyenvan · Answer

precedent

Lam Nguyenvan · Answer

Such protests are without PRECEDENT in recent history.

An official action or decision that has happened in the past and that is seen as an example or a rule to be followed in a similar situation later