clear precedent

Frequency: 6.88.9 per million words

An earlier case or event that is unambiguous and easy to understand.

precedentADJECTIVE + precedent

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Examples (10)

  • The case established a clear precedent for future rulings.
  • Legal scholars argue that there is no clear precedent for such a unique situation.
  • The judge looked for a clear precedent before making his final decision.
  • The 1954 Supreme Court ruling remains a clear precedent for civil rights cases.
  • Without a clear precedent, the committee struggled to reach a consensus.
  • The company’s actions set a clear precedent for corporate responsibility.
  • We need to find a clear precedent in historical records to support our argument.
  • The treaty provides a clear precedent for international cooperation on climate change.
  • The sudden policy change lacked a clear precedent in the department's history.
  • Experts are debating whether this event will serve as a clear precedent for similar conflicts.