precedent

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precedent Definition

• (n) an example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time
• (n) (civil law) a law established by following earlier judicial decisions
• (n) 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"
• (n) a subject mentioned earlier (preceding in time)
• (s) preceding in time, order, or significance

precedent Synonyms

• case in point
• case law
• common law
• precedent