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CASE IN POINT
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
An example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time
Synonyms:
case in point; precedent
Classified under:
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents
Hypernyms ("case in point" is a kind of...):
example; illustration; instance; representative (an item of information that is typical of a class or group)