/ˈɜrliər keɪs/ – Phrase
Definition: 1. vụ án đã được xét xử trước;
2. phán quyết trước kia của tòa án.
A more thorough explanation: “Earlier case” refers to a legal term that typically refers to a previously decided case that may be relevant or influential in the current legal matter being considered. It can be used to refer to a precedent or a prior legal decision that may guide the outcome of the current case.
Example: In the earlier case of Smith v. Jones, the court ruled in favor of the plaintiff.