German edit

Etymology edit

Präzedenz (precedence) +‎ Fall (case)

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˌpʁɛ(ː)t͡seˈdɛnt͡sˌfal/ (standard; used naturally in western Germany and Switzerland)
  • IPA(key): /ˌpʁeː-/ (overall more common; particularly northern and eastern regions)
  • (file)
  • Hyphenation: Prä‧ze‧denz‧fall

Noun edit

Präzedenzfall m (strong, genitive Präzedenzfalles or Präzedenzfalls, plural Präzedenzfälle)

  1. (law) precedent
    Synonym: Präjudiz

Usage notes edit

Used exclusively for precedents in uncodified legal systems, e.g. common law jurisdictions and hybrid jurisdictions (Scotland, South Africa, etc.).

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