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Precedent

Definition

An action, decision, or situation that has happened or existed before and can be used as a guide or example for what to do in similar situations in the future.

Example Sentences

1The judge considered the precedent set by previous cases when making her decision.
2Is there a precedent for this type of business partnership in our country?
3The company's decision to hire more staff set a precedent for other businesses in the area.
4If we allow this exception, it will set a precedent for future requests.
5There is no precedent for this type of emergency, so we need to develop a new response plan.

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