Both Uses
precedent
in
The Lords of Discipline
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- 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
Definitions:
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(1)
(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)
- (2) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)