Both Uses of
precedent
in
Dune
- There is precedent for this: Liet serves two masters.†
Book 1 *
- To have others see royalty in such straits—it set a bad precedent.†
Book 1
Definition:
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(precedent as in: sets a precedent) an example from a prior time -- typically used to justify similar occurrences at a later time (especially a judicial decision)