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Meanings of dangerous precedent in English

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Usage of dangerous precedent in English
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Republicans say Democrats would overstep their authority and set a dangerous precedent.
Reuters
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President Vladimir Putin criticised the bank levy as setting a dangerous precedent.
Reuters
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President Vladimir Putin criticized the bank levy as setting a dangerous precedent.
Reuters
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And sadly, the leaps in this documentary set a very dangerous precedent.
The Guardian
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Critics say this sets a dangerous precedent and could spur more abductions.
Reuters
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I am not sure that it isn't rather a dangerous precedent, though.
The Box with Broken Seals
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He said this would set a dangerous precedent for the future.
Reuters
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Those who trust the government, but disagree with the dangerous precedent being set.
Wired
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He said such moves would set an unfortunate and dangerous precedent.
The Irish Times
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Asked if he had created a dangerous precedent, Pelley replied: I totally disagree.
Reuters
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Such a move could set a dangerous precedent for the future.
The Guardian
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But trade experts see it as a dangerous precedent that could be protectionist.
Reuters
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Congressional Republicans criticized the commutation as a dangerous precedent for leakers.
Reuters
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By this means the mutiny had been quelled, but a dangerous precedent established.
The Rise of the Dutch Republic — Volume 22: 1574-76
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This is regarded by Irish politicians generally as a dangerous precedent.
Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 156, April 2, 1919
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Mr Beddoes said the political eminence of former coup leaders set a dangerous precedent.
Radio NZ
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