No. 2,405 in Catalan
precedent
"Precedent" in Catalan means a prior event, circumstance, or example that serves as a guide or justification for subsequent situations.
In a sentence
Aquest fet és un precedent important en la història del país.
This event is an important precedent in the country's history.
Used to mean something prior or previous, serving as an example or basis in law or decisions.
Seguirem l'exemple precedent per solucionar el problema.
We will follow the previous example to solve the problem.
Used to refer to an earlier example or case relevant for the present situation.
La decisió precedent havia establert una norma clara.
The preceding decision had established a clear rule.
Used to describe a decision or rule that came before another and is referenced for guidance or comparison.
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