What is a court decision that serves as a binding model for similar cases called?

Question

A court decision in a particular case that serves as a binding model for similar cases is:

Answer choices

1. A private precedent.
2. A legal precedent.
3. An administrative precedent.
4. A general precedent.

Explanation

A court decision serving as a binding model in analogous cases is a judicial precedent. Among the choices, the broader term legal precedent corresponds to it.

An administrative precedent concerns a decision by an administrative body. This question tests a legal-theory concept, rather than the rules governing precedent in a particular country.