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leading case

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

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noun

Meaning 1

A reported decision which has come to be regarded as settling the law of the question involved.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Australia, Canada, Commonwealth, UK

Topics: law

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Synonyms: landmark case

Antonyms: none provided

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  • French: arrêt de principe — reported decision regarded as precedent