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Precedent

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Noun

precedent case in point

Definition: an example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time

case law precedent common law

Definition: (civil law) a law established by following earlier judicial decisions

common law case law precedent

Definition: a system of jurisprudence based on judicial precedents rather than statutory laws; "common law originated in the unwritten laws of England and was later applied in the United States"

precedent

Definition: a subject mentioned earlier (preceding in time)

Definition: An act in the past which may be used as an example to help decide the outcome of similar instances in the future.

Verb

Definition: To provide precedents for.

Adjective

precedent

Definition: preceding in time, order, or significance

Definition: Happening or taking place earlier in time; previous or preceding.

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