precedent

précédent

Événement ou décision passée qui sert d’exemple pour traiter une situation semblable.

En anglais simple : An earlier event or decision that provides an example for dealing with a similar situation.

• This decision sets a precedent.
• There is no precedent for a delay this long.
• We followed the precedent established by the previous manager.

Comment l'utiliser : a precedent for something (This decision creates a precedent for future requests.)

Synonymes : earlier example

Expressions courantes : set a precedent, follow a precedent, without precedent, establish a precedent

précédent judiciaire, jurisprudence

Décision de justice antérieure qui sert de référence pour juger une affaire semblable.

En anglais simple : An earlier court decision used to help decide a later case with similar facts.

• The judge followed legal precedent.
• Her lawyer cited a precedent from an earlier case.
• The ruling created a new precedent for similar appeals.

Expressions courantes : legal precedent, binding precedent, cite a precedent