Answer: precedent
AnswerCrossword Clue
PRECEDENTDecision serving as a pattern for the future.
PRECEDENTBasis for a legal decision.
PRECEDENTForerunner.
PRECEDENTLegal decision serving as an example.
PRECEDENTAuthoritative example.
PRECEDENTSomething to be set
PRECEDENTAnterior
PRECEDENTLegal decision serving as an example
PRECEDENTAuthoritative rule
PRECEDENTOne might be cited
precedentpreceding / something that goes before
precedentAn earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide to be considered in subsequent similar circumstances
precedentA previous case or legal decision that may be or (binding precedent) must be followed in subsequent similar cases