precedent
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Wherever you set the line, it sets a dangerous precedent.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
But even as it looked as if Section 2 was on borrowed time, the court sent repeated signals that it would, in fact, respect precedent when it came to protections against racial gerrymandering.
From Slate • May 13, 2026
Responding to criticism, Fifa also claimed there was no precedent for transport price rises for a major event at MetLife Stadium.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
That may be the case, but luckily for those watching the crude oil markets for guidance, there is precedent to look toward.
From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026
Postgraduate study was not permitted, but they made an exception in my case because I had established a precedent when I was in Pretoria.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
Vocabulary lists containing precedent
Power Prefix: pre-
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