an example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time

[ Syn: case in point ]

(civil law) a law established by following earlier judicial decisions

[ Syn: case law , common law ]

a system of jurisprudence based on judicial precedents rather than statutory laws; common law originated in the unwritten laws of England and was later applied in the United States

[ Syn: common law , case law ]

a subject mentioned earlier (preceding in time)

preceding in time, order, or significance