先例 (xiān lì): Precedent (Noun) — Meaning & Stroke Order

This is a precedent, and we must follow it.

We absolutely must not set this precedent, or management will fall into chaos.

Although the situation is special, similar precedents have occurred and been properly handled.

The judge referred to similar precedents when making the ruling to ensure consistency in the application of the law.

When discussing policies, he always likes to cite past precedents to support his views.