precedens

Noun

 * 1) precedent past act used as example

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Etymology
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Noun

 * 1)  precedent an act in the past which may be used as an example to help decide the outcome of similar instances in the future
 * 2)  precedent a decided case which is cited or used as an example to justify a judgment in a subsequent case
 * 1)  precedent a decided case which is cited or used as an example to justify a judgment in a subsequent case

Etymology
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Noun

 * 1) precedent
 * 2)  precedent