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Judicial precedent

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

A legal rule or principle established by a court decision that guides future cases unless overturned or invalidated.

AP course connection

Topic 2.1: 2.10 The Court in Action

Unit 2