This is the 11769th most frequent Portuguese word.
precedente
"Precedente" in Portuguese means "precedent" in English, referring to an earlier event or action used as an example or guide.
Here, 'precedente' means a legal precedent, a principle or rule established by a previous court decision that influences future cases.
Este caso judicial estabelece um precedente importante para futuros julgamentos.
This court case establishes an important precedent for future rulings.
In this context, 'precedente' refers to an earlier occurrence or example that could have predicted or explained the behavior.
O comportamento dela não foi precedido por nenhum precedente visível.
Her behavior was not preceded by any visible precedent.
Here, 'precedentes' indicates prior instances or events from history that could provide context or justification for the decision.