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preceding clause; previous paragraph
antecedent (of a ratio)
前項の規定に基づき手続きを進める。
We will proceed with the procedures based on the preceding clause.
前項で述べた内容を踏まえて判断する。
We will make a judgment based on the content stated in the preceding paragraph.
前項に該当する場合は届出が必要だ。
If it falls under the preceding clause, a notification is required.