THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION 1775 1783
THOMAS PAINES COMMON SENSE
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all future generations of mankind
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brief and to the point.
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cruel and oppressive rule.
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An action of policy that serves as an example (or rule) for the future.
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Detailed explanation-1: -/ˈpres·ɪ·dənt/ a previous action, situation, or decision that can be used as a reason or example for a similar action or decision at a later time: [ C ] Conditions have changed enormously, and the past is not much of a precedent. [ U ] Precedent indicated that a change would take place sooner rather than later.
Detailed explanation-2: -: an earlier occurrence of something similar. : something done or said that may serve as an example or rule to authorize or justify a subsequent act of the same or an analogous kind. a verdict that had no precedent. : the convention established by such a precedent or by long practice.
Detailed explanation-3: -The judge’s ruling was based on a precedent established by an earlier decision. He says that the government will set/establish a dangerous precedent if it refuses to allow the protesters to hold a rally.
Detailed explanation-4: -LAW OF PRECEDENTS. A precedent is a previous instance or case which furnishes an example or rule for subsequent conduct, and a pattern upon which subsequent conduct is based.
Detailed explanation-5: -idiom. somewhat formal. : to be more important (than something else) When it comes to making health care decisions, the patient’s preference should take precedence.