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precedent [Am ˈprɛsəd(ə)nt, Brit ˈprɛsɪd(ə)nt] N C or U

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precedent

legal precedent

precedente legal

to set a precedent (for sth)

sentar precedente (para algo)

don't take this as a precedent

que no sirva de precedente

to break with precedent

romper con la tradición

without precedent

sin precedentes

our legal system relies on precedent

nuestro sistema legal se basa en la jurisprudencia

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invoke principle/precedent

to establish a precedent

sentar (un) precedente

set precedent

this ruling sets a precedent

este dictamen sienta jurisprudencia or sienta un precedente jurídico

in so doing, they set a precedent

al hacerlo, sentaron precedente

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precedent

sentar precedentes o (un) precedente

to set a precedent

antecedente

precedent

no quieren hacer antecedente de esto

they don't want to set a precedent with this

establecer un precedente

to establish o set a precedent

el dictamen sienta jurisprudencia

this ruling sets o establishes a legal precedent

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precedent [ˈpresɪdent, Am ˈpresə-] N

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to set a precedent (for sth/doing sth)

sentar un precedente (para algo/hacer algo)

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establish precedent

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precedent

sentar un precedente

to establish a precedent

to set a precedent (for sth/doing sth)

sentar un precedente (para algo/hacer algo)

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The case set the precedent that voluntary intoxication, whether by drink or drugs, can not be used to establish defences of automatism or insanity. en.wikipedia.org

With these precedents is no surprise that words such as brandy and holandas originate from that country. en.wikipedia.org

There is a dialogical relationship between culture things that have already been selected as rules and precedents and current goings-on of creative work. en.wikipedia.org

Some scholars also expressed concern that the reference set a precedent for enforcing unwritten rules. en.wikipedia.org

Before a court will entertain reversing a recently decided decision, there must be substantial reasons to believe the precedent was wrongly decided. en.wikipedia.org

Each state writes its own laws of defamation, and the laws and previously decided precedents in each state vary. en.wikipedia.org

In designing the building the association was even at a greater loss for precedent than when designing the crematory. en.wikipedia.org

A dissenting opinion does not create binding precedent nor does it become a part of case law. en.wikipedia.org

Having failed to receive a majority of the court's votes, concurring opinions are not binding precedent and can not be cited as such. en.wikipedia.org

However, there is substantial precedent that clarifies the nature of transformation in law. en.wikipedia.org

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