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noun The ruling set a precedent for future libel cases. 这项裁决为今后的诽谤案提供了判例。 historical precedents历史前例 There is no precedent for a disaster of this scale. 这种规模的灾难是空前的。 Such protests are without precedent in recent history. 这类抗议事件在近代史上没有发生过。 to break with precedent (= to do something in a different way)打破常规 Overturning a legal precedent is no easy matter. The achievements of this period were without precedent in history. The judge based his decision on precedents set during the Middle Ages. The ruling does not set a binding precedent. There are many literary precedents for this strategy. There is a strong precedent for such a strategy. There is ample precedent for this tactic. There is no obvious precedent for this law. There was a federal court precedent for this. This case could could serve as a precedent for others against the tobacco companies. This lowering of standards sets a dangerous precedent for future developments. This would have set a dangerous new precedent. The decision of the local authority was based on historical precedent. |