Both Uses of
precedent
in
The Lords of Discipline
- If we allow a private to influence the thinking of the recruits, then a precedent has been set.†
Chpt 1.5 *
- "I do not mean to belabor this point of language, your honor," I continued, "but I would like to cite a precedent case for the benefit of the court.†
Chpt 4.41
Definition:
an example from a prior time -- typically used to justify similar occurrences at a later time (especially a judicial decision)