set a precedent

idiom

: to decide something that will be used as an example or rule to be followed in the future
The ruling in the case is likely to set a precedent for how future cases are decided.

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Will the case set a precedent for digital parking payments? Jenny Porter Tilley, IndyStar, 2 July 2025 The Bigger Picture For SpaceX And Tokenization More broadly, Republic’s move could set a precedent. Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025 Disney late last year set a precedent for Paramount to follow. Brian Steinberg, Variety, 2 July 2025 Tehran has set a precedent for using cyber methods to retaliate against Washington. Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 24 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for set a precedent

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“Set a precedent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/set%20a%20precedent. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.

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