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landmark case

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A reported decision regarded to be binding precedent in law on the question involved.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: US

Topics: law

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Synonyms: leading case

Antonyms: none provided

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  • French: affaire historique — law: reported decision regarded as binding precedent
  • Spanish: caso histórico — law: reported decision regarded as binding precedent