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case in point
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case in point
n. pl. cases in point
A relevant illustrative example.
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Noun1.case in point - an example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time
precedent
example, instance, illustration, representative - an item of information that is typical of a class or group; "this patient provides a typical example of the syndrome"; "there is an example on page 10"


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The gift of mimicry, the necessity and ingenuity of masking and the penchant of African Americans for adornment are three such cases in point.
The Annotated Uncle Tom's Cabin by Carson, Warren J. / Black Issues Book Review
Some cases in point are jammers to be dropped in the enemy territory, EW precision weapons (radiation homing weapons), functional engagement weapons (FE), and program-technical effect weapons.
Electronic warfare and heterogeneous weapons: mission in engagement by Botnev, A.K. / Military Thought
He supports his negative critique by drawing detailed attention to several cases in point such as the pseudo-scientific nature of most cancer research, birth defects due to thalidomide and the vivisective approach to surgical training.
Pietro Croce, Vivisection or Science? An Investigation into Testing ... by Islam & Science
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