"persuasive precedent" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: persuasive precedents [plural]
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  1. (law) A precedent set in a court that has no precedence over another but whose decisions are considered to be sufficiently useful that they may be used, although they are not binding until used by a superior court. Categories (topical): Law
    Sense id: en-persuasive_precedent-en-noun-rt9bPd~v Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: law

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