precedent
Example Sentences
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“But the former President and former Secretary of State will be there. They look forward to setting a precedent that applies to everyone.”
From Salon
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.
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
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