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German
Etymology
Präzedenz (“precedence”) + Fall (“case”)
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˌpʁɛ(ː)t͡seˈdɛnt͡sˌfal/ (standard; used naturally in western Germany and Switzerland)
- IPA(key): /ˌpʁeː-/ (overall more common; particularly northern and eastern regions)
- Hyphenation: Prä‧ze‧denz‧fall
Noun
Präzedenzfall m (strong, genitive Präzedenzfalles or Präzedenzfalls, plural Präzedenzfälle)
- (law) precedent
- Synonym: Präjudiz
Usage notes
Used exclusively for precedents in uncodified legal systems, e.g. common law jurisdictions and hybrid jurisdictions (Scotland, South Africa, etc.).
Declension
Declension of Präzedenzfall
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