Vocabulary
Precedent
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
English meaning
an earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide to be considered in subsequent similar circumstances.
Urdu meaning
نظیر، مثال، نمونہ
Example sentences (from Dawn)
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- But all of the courageous voices and movements that are taking on the current hybrid regime and its propagandists now face an emergent, dystopic reality that has no precedent in Pakistan`s history.
- He has the force of precedent behind him, for that was its original name from 1789 until 1949, when following World War II, Congress consolidated the army, navy and air force under one steelumbrella.
- A dangerous precedent has been set.
- The language of the amendment seems to have been left vague on purpose, creating conditions in which abuse is not only possible but, given past precedent, likely inevitable.
- The precedent that is being set will undermine future political transitions as well.
Synonyms
model, exemplar, example, pattern, previous case, prior case, previous instance
Antonyms
advanced, late, closing
Curator example
“there are substantial precedents for using interactive media in training”
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