The phrase
"past precedent" means using what happened before as a reference or example to guide current decision-making or actions.
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«past»
«precedent»
Sentences with «past precedent»
- However, lawyers, being concerned with governing future actions based on past precedent, are not typically suited by training to embrace planning, goal setting and a strategic mindset. (slaw.ca)
- But many economists say past precedent suggests that all this spending will probably have little or no effect on energy prices. (scientificamerican.com)
- With the Roberts Supreme Court already apparently reconsidering past precedents with an eye toward treating corporate and union... (epolitics.com)
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