a) the law as established by the outcome of former cases
b) a belief or set of beliefs held and taught by a Church, political party, or other group
c) an earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide to be considered in subsequent similar circumstances
d) one of a set of explicit or understood regulations or principles governing conduct or procedure within a particular area of activity
e) a written law passed by a legislative body
f) a systematic collection of laws or statutes
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