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Yes, "precedent" should be capitalized if it is referring to a specific legal case or ruling that has established a rule or principle to be followed in future similar cases. In a general sense, when referring to precedents in legal contexts, it can be helpful to capitalize the word to show its significance.
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What is the root word of precedent?
The root word of "precedent" is "precede," which comes from the Latin word "praecedere," meaning "to go before" or "to precede."
What are 7 capitalization rules?
Capitalize the first word in a sentence. Capitalize proper nouns, such as the names of people and places. Capitalize the pronoun "I." Capitalize the first word of a quote. Capitalize days of the week, months, and holidays. Capitalize the titles of books, movies, and songs. Capitalize the first, last, and important words in titles.
What do you capitalize in yours truly?
In "Yours truly," you capitalize the first letter of each word if you are using it as a complimentary close in a letter, as it is a formal sign-off.
Can you capitalize the second word in the complimentary closing?
No, you do not capitalize the second word in the complimentary closing.
Do you capitalize hydrocodone in a sentence?
Yes, you should capitalize "Hydrocodone" as it is a proper drug name.
Could the word Precedent be used in the following sentence If the both meetings conflict the sales meeting will take precedent over the One on one call?
No, there is no reason to capitalize 'precedent' (which should actually be the form 'precedence' as used here) in your sentence. The word precedent is a common noun; for it to be a proper noun and a need to capitalize it, it would have to be the name or title of someone or something specific. The term 'One on One Call' appears to be the name of a specific group and is therefor a proper noun and it should be capitalized. Your sentence should read: If both of the meetings conflict, the sales meeting will take precedence over the One on One Call.
What two types of precedent are there in doctrine of precedent?
binding(mandatory) precedent persuasive precedent
An appeal to precedent is a type of?
an appeal to precedent is a type of an appeal to precedent is a type of
To what extent are precedent are binding or not binding?
it depends on how old the precedent is, how closely related is it to the case you are looking at and the difference between your precedent and crown/defense lawyer's precedent
Should you say set a precedence or precedent?
precedent
What term describes a ruling in an earlier legal case that is similar to a current case?
Precedent
What does it mean when a judge uses precedent to arrive at an opinion?
precedent
How do you put precedent into a sentence?
This to a large extent sets a precedent for the rest of the exhibition
What is something done or said that becomes an example for others to follow?
Precedent
What is the root word of precedent?
The root word of "precedent" is "precede," which comes from the Latin word "praecedere," meaning "to go before" or "to precede."
What do you capitalize in yours truly?
In "Yours truly," you capitalize the first letter of each word if you are using it as a complimentary close in a letter, as it is a formal sign-off.
Do you capitalize mother?
no, but you do capitalize mum
