Precedent

Language: English
Pronunciation: pre-ced-ent
Part of Speech: noun

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

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

"a system of jurisprudence based on judicial precedents rather than statutory laws"

"preceding in time, order, or significance"

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