precedent

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He cited information provided by Polymarket, as well as “relevant precedent and current policies of the Department of Justice,” according to a copy reviewed by the Journal.

From The Wall Street Journal

Press freedom groups and reporters rallied to Lemon’s defense, warning that prosecuting a journalist for covering a protest could set a dangerous precedent.

From Salon

The state’s high court handed down a decision Monday that vacated court fines for an alleged prison gang leader, setting a precedent that advocates said will help indigent defendants in other cases.

From Los Angeles Times

In the House of Lords, where debate on the bill has resumed, some peers also criticised Lord Falconer's proposal with former minister Lord Ahmad warning it would be "setting a very different precedent".

From BBC

He said there was precedent for a Fed chair to attend such hearings and added that it would have been harder to explain staying away than showing up.

From Barron's