A precedent is a decision that furnishes an example or authority for deciding subsequent cases involving similar legal principles or facts. a. True b. False

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Phillip Duffy

23 April, 08:10

A precedent is a decision that furnishes an example or authority for deciding subsequent cases involving similar legal principles or facts. a. True b. False

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Madilynn Day · Answer 1

Answer: The correct answer is : a. True

Explanation: A precedent is a rule or principle established above that is persuasive to be able to decide in later cases with very similar events or situations. A precedent is an adjective used for something that precedes. The judges are obliged to respect the judicial precedent.