Como Pronunciar "precedents"
word
ˈpɹɛsəˌdɛnts/, /ˈpɹɛsədənts
PRES-uh-dents
pɹˈɛsɪdənts
pri-SED-uhnts
Definição
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.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈpɹɛsəˌdɛnts/, /ˈpɹɛsədənts
Inglês Britânico
pɹˈɛsɪdənts
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
PRES-uh-dents
UK
pri-SED-uhnts
Ouça em 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.