先例 (せんれい, senrei) Japanese meaning: precedent | KotomoraThis ruling will likely become an important precedent.
Please proceed according to precedent.
Usage patterns
先例があるthere is a precedent (for something)
There is a precedent for this decision.
先例を作るto set a precedent
His decision set a new precedent.
先例に従うto follow a precedent
The company decided to respond in accordance with precedent.
