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Quiet About Decent Characters Setting An Example Crossword Clue
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PRECEDENT which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
PRECEDENT
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "PRECEDENT" which means:
- noun
- • An example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time
- • (civil law) a law established by following earlier judicial decisions
- • A system of jurisprudence based on judicial precedents rather than statutory laws
- • A subject mentioned earlier (preceding in time) adjective satellite
- • Preceding in time, order, or significance verb
- • To provide precedents for.
- • To be a precedent for. adjective
- • Happening or taking place earlier in time; previous or preceding.
- • Coming before in a particular order or arrangement; preceding, foregoing.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The court's ruling set a legal precedent that would impact future cases."
- • "There is no precedent for such extreme weather conditions in this region."
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| The Guardian Cryptic02 Aug 2004 | Across 10 | |
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