Following or continuing a precedent, prior policy, or established practice; to adhere to and carry on an existing approach.
新しい方針は旧政権の政策を踏襲していると批判された。
The new policy was criticized for following the previous administration's policies.
会社は伝統を踏襲して年末に式典を行った。
The company held the year-end ceremony in accordance with tradition.
単に昔の方法を踏襲するだけでは改善にならない。
Simply following the old methods won't lead to improvement.