precedential
adjective
prec·e·den·tial
ˌpre-sə-ˈden-chəl
: relating to, having the character of, or constituting precedent
a case of no precedential value
has no precedential effect in this jurisdiction
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“Precedential.” Merriam-Webster.com Legal Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/legal/precedential. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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