noun
judicial precedent; leading case
A legal term referring to a court decision that serves as a precedent for future cases. Used in legal contexts.
See also: 判例
この判決例は後の裁判に大きな影響を与えた。
This judicial precedent had a significant impact on later trials.
弁護士は有利な判決例を引用して主張を展開した。
The lawyer developed his argument by citing a favorable leading case.