precedent
CEFR: C1
An earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide to be considered in subsequent similar circumstances.
Synonyms
- precedent descriptor
- technical taxonomy
Common Collocations
- analysis of precedent
- features of precedent
- impact of precedent
Example Sentence
The empirical research passage in Cambridge IELTS 14 highlights the importance of precedent in its specific analytical context.