That resolution followed a longstanding precedent of international law in cases where the Great Powers had assisted in the restoration of sovereignty over a territory.

Thus, removing a chairman on the basis of his or her speech violates longstanding precedent.

In finding in favor of Wachovia, the court cited longstanding precedent against the state regulation of interstate banks.

He also argued that longstanding legal precedents protect spouses from having to testify against each other.

Carving like his adheres to longstanding cultural precedents, as do many of the weavings, painted decorations and other examples of orthodox folk art on view.

There is longstanding precedent for holding parents accountable for a child's civil damages, like a broken window or smashed car.

"But longstanding judicial precedent as well as the Constitution's text and history, persuade us that this court lacks authority to grant plaintiffs the relief that they seek."

Further, petitioners' newfound argument is also foreclosed by this court's longstanding precedents.

Thus, it appears that the creation of the Governors Island National Monument is secure, unless the Bush administration reverses longstanding legal precedents.

"In sum, analysis of this state's longstanding precedents demonstrates that defendants - given the evidence presented here - did not owe plaintiffs the duty they claim."