prior example; an example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time
This court case set a precedent for all future similar cases.
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a powerful ruler
physician or performer; someone who practices a learned profession
focused on practical results
chatter; speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly
chatter; speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly
introduction; a preliminary introduction to a statute (usually explaining its purpose)
unstable; affording no ease or reassurance
occur earlier; be earlier in time or go back further