Translations for „precedent“ in the English » Polish Dictionary

precedent [ˈpresɪdənt] N

1. precedent t. LAW:

precedent

precedens m

to set [or create] a precedent

stwarzać [perf stworzyć] precedens

there's no precedent for sth

coś nie ma precedensu

2. precedent no pl (traditional way):

precedent

obyczaj m

to break with precedent

zrywać [perf zerwać] ze zwyczajem

Usage examples with precedent

condition precedent

warunek m zawieszający

to break with precedent

zrywać [perf zerwać] ze zwyczajem

to set [or create] a precedent

stwarzać [perf stworzyć] precedens

there's no precedent for sth

coś nie ma precedensu

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English

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

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Both the anime and manga set a precedent of portraying a highly multicultural cast of characters.

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His decision is what set the legal precedent.

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The court would frequently be required to make difficult value judgments where logic and precedent were of limited assistance.

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A precedent may relate to the application of law in identical or similar cases or to the consistency of case law.

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Reluctant to infringe upon precedent, he inserted language that sought to limit the decision's reach to railroad carriers: the agencies of interstate commerce.

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The precedent must always greatly overbalance in permanent evil any partial or transient benefit which the use can at any time yield.

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

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The court emphasized the use of precedent to simplify the issue of standard of review.

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Reliance on old maxims and rigid adherence to precedent, no matter how old or ill-considered, was under full attack by the late 19th century.

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