What is the Spanish word for "precedent"?

Learn how to say "precedent" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

precedent

Spanish

precedente

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Alternative translations of "precedent"

ejemplo
modelo
patrón
antecedente

Examples of how to use "precedent" in Spanish

English
This case will set a legal precedent.
Spanish
Este caso sentará un precedente legal.
English
The judge cited a precedent from last year.
Spanish
El juez citó un precedente del año pasado.
English
This decision sets an important legal precedent.
Spanish
Esta decisión establece un precedente legal importante.
English
No precedent exists for that unusual situation.
Spanish
No existe precedente para esa situación inusual.
English
They followed the precedent established by tradition.
Spanish
Siguieron el precedente establecido por la tradición.

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