In Legal Terms, an Example That Is Then Followed

This page is the CodyCross answer for the clue below from Science Lab, Group 302, Puzzle 5 (Graduated Cylinder).

Question is: In Legal Terms, an Example That Is Then Followed

and the answer is: PRECEDENT

Word Meaning:

PRECEDENT — An act in the past which may be used as an example to help decide the outcome of similar instances in the future.

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