Definition
旧案 refers to something from the past that remains relevant or unresolved. Most commonly it means an old legal case that hasn't been closed, but it can also refer to outdated regulations or former practices. The exact sense depends on context — in legal settings it's a 'cold case', in bureaucratic contexts it means 'old rules', and in general use it can mean 'past precedent'.
n.
old legal casecold caseold regulationsoutdated rulesformer practicepast precedent
Examples
- 旧案，。Zhège jiù àn yǐjīng tuō le shí nián, zhìjīn méiyǒu jiélùn.This old case has been dragging on for ten years and still has no conclusion.
- 旧案，。Gōngsī fèichú le xǔduō jiù àn, gǎi yòng xīn de guǎnlǐ zhìdù.The company abolished many old regulations and adopted a new management system.
- 旧案，。Ànzhào jiù àn, zhège zhíwèi yīnggāi yóu zīshēn yuángōng dānrèn.According to former practice, this position should be held by a senior employee.
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