case in point

/keɪs ɪn pɔɪnt/
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Definitions of case in point
  1. noun
    an example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time
    synonyms: precedent
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    type of:
    example, illustration, instance, representative
    an item of information that is typical of a class or group
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