Sentence examples for for precedent from inspiring English sources

Who's got a respect for precedent?

If you're so desperate for precedent, try Stevens.

But he kept a judge's liking for precedent.

For precedent, Mitchell points to the carbon market.

Some say the footnote approach undermines respect for precedent.

For precedent and possible implications of the ruling, we should look to antiquity.

Roberts, during his confirmation hearing, made much of his judicial modesty and his respect for precedent.

Respect for precedent means respect for reasoning rather than result, Chief Justice Roberts wrote.

Europe can look to a long history of debt defaults by sovereign nations for precedent.

In his concurrence Thursday, Chief Justice Roberts said respect for precedent must have limits.

The word "postmodern" was invented for precedent-conscious constructions like this.