The phrase "important precedent" refers to a previous decision or action that sets an important example or rule for future similar situations. It serves as a guiding principle or standard. Full definition
Works by Rabih Mroué and Lina Saneh, Trevor Paglen, Adam Broomberg & Oliver Chanarin, Harun Farocki and Raqs Media Collective have set important precedents for this. (artreview.com)
While Myriad's patent had actually expired on August 11, 2015, the court decision set important precedent relevant to intellectual property in genetics / omics and precision medicine. (genomicslawreport.com)
These legal victories establish important precedents in court and call on regulatory agencies to honor organic integrity. (seedalliance.org)