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an example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time case law: (civil law) a law established by following earlier judicial decisions common law: 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" a subject mentioned earlier (preceding in time) preceding in time, order, or significance
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| precedent |
An established rule of law set by a previous case. Courts should follow precedent when it is advisable and possible.
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| precedent |
A decision or determination of a point of law made by a court in a case to be followed by a court of the same rank, or of a lower rank, in a subsequent case presenting the same legal problem, although different parties are involved in the subsequent case.
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| precedent |
A previously decided case that can serve as an authority in a present controversy.
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| precedent |
A previously reported appeals court opinion used to establish the official rule for deciding the same legal question in the future.
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