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Definition
A case, legal precedent, or a past example used for reference.
- technicala precedent; a past court case that serves as an authority for future ones
- a case study; a past event or example used to illustrate a point
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How it's used
Primarily used in legal contexts to refer to binding or persuasive judicial decisions. Outside of courtrooms, it is often used in professional or academic settings to describe a specific historical instance that serves as a model for current decision making. It carries a formal tone compared to everyday words for example like 例子.
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Are there any precedents we can refer to for this case?
Judges usually refer back to past precedents when making rulings.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse it with 例子, but 案例 specifically implies a formal case or legal precedent rather than just any general example.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
