Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
establish-a-precedent
phrase
/ɪˈstæblɪʃ ə ˈprɛsɪdɛnt/
Definition
To create a legal case or event that can serve as an example or rule for future similar situations.
Examples
- The court’s decision to grant the appeal helped establish a precedent for future cases.
- By choosing to address the issue, the committee established a precedent that influenced later policy decisions.
- Through their actions, they established a precedent that encouraged others to follow suit.
Meaning
The term refers to the practice of setting a standard or example that is followed in later cases, particularly in legal contexts.
Synonyms
- Set a guideline
- Create a model
- Establish a standard
- Serve as an example
