Präzedenzfall

German

Etymology

Präzedenz (“precedence”) +‎ Fall (“case”)

Pronunciation
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Noun

Präzedenzfall m (genitive Präzedenzfalls or Präzedenzfalles, plural Präzedenzfälle)

  1. (law) precedent

Usage notes

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

Synonyms
  • Präjudiz

Further reading
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