Präzedenzfall

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)
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  • Hyphenation: Prä‧ze‧denz‧fall

Noun

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

  1. (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.).

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