Precedent
noun
1.
Law. a legal decision or form of proceeding serving as an authoritative rule or pattern in future similar or analogous cases.
2.
any act, decision, or case that serves as a guide or justification for subsequent situations.
Synonyms: example, model, pattern, standard.
adjective, precedent
3.
going or coming before; preceding; anterior.
noun (ˈprɛsɪdənt)
1.
(law) a judicial decision that serves as an authority for deciding a later case
2.
an example or instance used to justify later similar occurrences
adjective (prɪˈsiːdənt; ˈprɛsɪdənt)
3.
preceding
precedent [(press-uh-duhnt)]
A previous ruling by a court that influences subsequent decisions in cases with similar issues.
see: set a precedent
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