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What is a precedent?


A law made by a law maker


An earlier event that is used as an example or guide when a similar situation occurs in the future


Judicial customs and traditions


A punishment for breaking a law

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An earlier event that is used as an example or guide when a similar situation occurs in the future.

In law, a precedent is a prior court decision that judges follow in later cases with similar facts or issues (stare decisis).
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