precedent

US /ˈpres.ə.dent/
UK /ˈpres.ə.dent/
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سابقة, مثال

an earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide to be considered in subsequent similar circumstances

:
The judge's ruling set a new precedent for similar cases.
حكم القاضي وضع سابقة جديدة لقضايا مماثلة.
This decision could set a dangerous precedent.
هذا القرار قد يشكل سابقة خطيرة.