set a precedent in English

set an example, set a general rule

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1. I am unwilling to set a precedent.

2. The ruling set a precedent for future libel cases.

3. The judgment on pension rights has established/set a precedent.

4. They're keenly aware that whatever they decide will set a precedent.

5. 15 The judgment on pension rights has established/set a precedent.

6. By using his right as a Roman citizen, he set a precedent for us today.

7. The outcome will set a precedent with far-reaching implications for the whole restitution process.

8. Yes. I think he needs to set a precedent that Wall Street doesn't call the tune.

9. This ruling helped to set a precedent for other citizens of the United States who were conscientious objectors to military service.

10. Together these discoveries in mammals and insects set a precedent for sperm Centriole number to be an anomaly when compared to those of cycling somatic cells.

11. Borsalino Since its foundation in 1857, Italian-based Borsalino has set a precedent with its superbly finished hats – the most classic style being the felt fedora

12. The ancient sandstone carvings, once the world's tallest Buddhas, were annihilated in an act of destruction that shocked the world, and helped set a precedent for the recent vandalism of Iraqi

13. Cranch is known for several decisions that set a precedent for jury nullification (allowing a jury to nullify an "unjust" law and refuse to convict), including: United States v. Fenwick, 25 F. Cas.