Präzedenzfall

Präzedenz (“precedence”) +‎ Fall (“case”)

• 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

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

1. (law) precedent

   Synonym: Präjudiz

Used exclusively for precedents in uncodified legal systems, e.g. common law jurisdictions and hybrid jurisdictions (Scotland, South Africa, etc.).

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