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Precedent

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A court decision that serves as an example or authority for deciding similar cases in the future.

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Lower courts must follow precedent from higher courts in their jurisdiction. Attorneys cite precedent to support their legal arguments.

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Law established by judicial decisions in previous court cases, as opposed to statutes.

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