"precedents" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 先例

Definition

過去的事件或決定，作為指導未來行動或決策的例子，特別是在法律領域。先例有助於在類似情況下做出決策。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

多用於法律、學術或正式場合。常見說法：「樹立先例」。在法律上，先例指引未來判決；在日常語境也可泛指之前的做法。

Examples

The judge looked at old precedents before making a decision.

法官在做決定前查閱了以往的**先例**。

Lawyers study precedents to prepare for new cases.

律師們研究**先例**以準備新案件。

There are no precedents for this type of situation.

這種情況沒有**先例**。

Breaking the rules could set dangerous precedents for the future.

破壞規則可能會為未來樹立危險的**先例**。

Companies often avoid actions that have bad precedents in history.

公司通常會避免那些歷史上有不良**先例**的行為。

When making big decisions, it's wise to consider past precedents.

做重大決定時，考慮以往的**先例**是明智的。