Cómo Pronunciar "precedents"
word
ˈpɹɛsəˌdɛnts/, /ˈpɹɛsədənts
PRES-uh-dents
pɹˈɛsɪdənts
pri-SED-uhnts
Definición
Events or decisions from the past that are used as examples to guide future actions or decisions, especially in law. A precedent helps people decide what to do in a similar current situation.
Transcripción IPA
Inglés Americano
ˈpɹɛsəˌdɛnts/, /ˈpɹɛsədənts
Inglés Británico
pɹˈɛsɪdənts
Pronunciación Simplificada
EE.UU.
PRES-uh-dents
UK
pri-SED-uhnts
Escucha en Contexto
The judge looked at old precedents before making a decision.
Lawyers study precedents to prepare for new cases.
There are no precedents for this type of situation.
Breaking the rules could set dangerous precedents for the future.