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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a bad precedent" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing an action or decision that may lead to negative consequences or set an undesirable example for future actions.
Example: "Allowing this behavior to go unchecked could set a bad precedent for future conduct in the organization."
Alternatives: "an unfavorable example" or "a negative standard".
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A bad precedent.
It's a bad precedent.
It's also a bad precedent.
"It set a bad precedent".
It also sets a bad precedent.
"I think it's setting a bad precedent".
This seems like a bad precedent.
Nevertheless, it was a bad precedent.
"This would set a bad precedent," he said.
It would set a bad precedent, they argued.
One environmentalist group said the vote set a bad precedent.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

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