precedential
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/ˌpresə'denʃəl/
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/ˌpresɪ'denʃəl/
A decision or action that can be used as an example for future similar situations.
The court made a precedential ruling that affected how similar cases would be handled.
裁判所は、同様のケースがどのように処理されるかに影響を与える先例的な判断をしました。
Creating a rule or principle that will affect future decisions.
The precedential impact of the policy change will be felt across the industry.
方針の変更の先例的な影響は、業界全体で感じられます。