Precedent in Tagalog

Precedent in Tagalog means “uliran” or “halimbawa” – referring to a previous case or decision that serves as an example or guide for future situations. This legal and formal term is essential in understanding Philippine jurisprudence and decision-making processes based on past examples.

[Words] = Precedent

[Definition]:

• Precedent /ˈpresɪdənt/
• Noun: An earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide to be considered in subsequent similar circumstances.
• Noun: A legal decision or case that establishes a principle or rule used in deciding later cases.
• Adjective: Preceding in time, order, or importance.

[Synonyms] = Uliran, Halimbawa, Tuntunin, Batayan, Modelo

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: The Supreme Court’s decision set a legal precedent for similar cases in the future.
• Ex1_PH: Ang desisyon ng Korte Suprema ay nagtatag ng legal na uliran para sa katulad na kaso sa hinaharap.
• Ex2_EN: There is no historical precedent for such a dramatic economic shift in our country.
• Ex2_PH: Walang historikal na halimbawa para sa ganitong dramatikong pagbabago ng ekonomiya sa ating bansa.
• Ex3_EN: The company’s policy serves as a precedent for other businesses in the industry.
• Ex3_PH: Ang patakaran ng kumpanya ay nagsisilbing batayan para sa iba pang negosyo sa industriya.
• Ex4_EN: We cannot set a dangerous precedent by allowing this exception.
• Ex4_PH: Hindi tayo maaaring magtakda ng mapanganib na uliran sa pamamagitan ng pagpayag sa eksepsiyon na ito.
• Ex5_EN: The judge cited several precedents from previous rulings to support her decision.
• Ex5_PH: Ang hukom ay nagtukoy ng ilang halimbawa mula sa nakaraang mga desisyon upang suportahan ang kanyang hatol.