jurisprudentie — meaning in English

English meaning

• precedent noun An earlier case, decision, or action used as a guide or justification for a similar one later.

Senses

jurisprudentie is used for these senses in English:

• case law Law developed by judges through court decisions and opinions, as distinct from statute and other legislation.
• precedent (legal) A decided case which is cited or used as an example to justify a judgment in a subsequent case.

precedent — full definition

1. noun An earlier case, decision, or action used as a guide or justification for a similar one later.
2. adj Coming before in time or order.

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