precedent

an earlier event used as an example for later ones

पूर्व उदाहरण, नज़ीर

Usage

Examples

The court's ruling set a precedent for future cases.

The floods were on a scale without precedent.

Common mistake

A president was set by an earlier court case.

A precedent was set by an earlier court case.

A president leads; a precedent is an earlier example.

Remember: A precedent comes before: pre means before.