An example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time
English: precedent, case in point
precedentEnglish
precedent, case law, common law, case in point
Noun
(civil law) a law established by following earlier judicial decisions
English: case law, precedent, common law
A system of jurisprudence based on judicial precedents rather than statutory laws
English: common law, case law, precedent
1 more noun senses
A subject mentioned earlier (preceding in time)
English: precedent
Adjective
Preceding in time, order, or significance
English: precedent