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Noun
1. precedent
Wikipedia definition
2. PrecedentNot to be confused with President, nor [the plural] with "precedence". 50x40px The examples and perspective in this article may not represent a worldwide view of the subject. Please improve this article and discuss the issue on the talk page. In common law legal systems, a precedent or authority is a principle or rule established in a legal case that a court or other judicial body may apply when deciding subsequent cases with similar issues or facts.
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