precedents
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She went all-out, enthusiastically applying a maximalist interpretation of Supreme Court precedents.
From Slate ● Jul. 24, 2026
And some of that line crossing could set dangerous precedents.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
“Under our precedents, Cook was entitled to notice and some opportunity to respond prior to her termination,” Roberts wrote.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 29, 2026
The judge stated that vacating the decision would allow parties to erase unfavorable rulings and hinder the accumulation of legal precedents.
From Barron's ● Jun. 11, 2026
Lawyers like to study precedents, similar cases that have come before.
From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin
