precedent
prec-e-dent
noun
An earlier event or action serving as an example or guide for future similar circumstances.
"The court ruling set a legal precedent."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: preceding, case in point, common law, case law
prec-e-dent
An earlier event or action serving as an example or guide for future similar circumstances.
"The court ruling set a legal precedent."
Synonyms: preceding, case in point, common law, case law