CASE IN POINT

Pronunciation (US):

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 I. (noun) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

An example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time

Synonyms:

case in point; precedent

Classified under:

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents

Hypernyms ("case in point" is a kind of...):

example; illustration; instance; representative (an item of information that is typical of a class or group)

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