One may set a precedent Crossword Clue
8 letters · New York Times · Saturday, June 7, 2003 · 52-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Saturday, June 7, 2003.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · June 7, 2003 · 52-Across · 8 letters
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a representative legal action whose outcome is likely to become a precedent
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