precedent
definition: preceding in time, order, or significance
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speech part: adjective
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definition: an example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time
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speech part: noun
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case in point
definition: (civil law) a law established by following earlier judicial decisions
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speech part: noun
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case law
common law
definition: a subject mentioned earlier (preceding in time)
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speech part: noun
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definition: a system of jurisprudence based on judicial precedents rather than statutory laws
example:
speech part: noun
synonyms:
case law
common law