What has been done (or not done) before in similar circumstances?

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The concept being tested is precedent. Precedent means a previous decision or action in similar circumstances that guides how a current case or situation should be treated. In Britain, much of the legal system relies on earlier cases to shape future rulings, providing consistency and predictability. So, asking what has been done (or not done) before in similar circumstances directly points to using past decisions as a standard. Repealed would be removing or cancelling a law, which isn’t about looking to past situations for guidance. Fall foul of the law means breaking the law now, not relying on earlier cases. Gluttony is simply an excessive eating habit and has no relevance to legal guidance from prior actions.