先せん例れいに倣ならう

expression, godan verb (-u)

follow precedent

Used when a decision or action is based on a previous example or established practice. Often appears in formal or business contexts.

See also: 前例に倣う

• この件けんは先せん例れいに倣ならって処しょ理りします。

  We will handle this matter following precedent.

• 裁さい判ばん官かんは先せん例れいに倣ならって判はん決けつを下くだした。

  The judge ruled following precedent.