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"Every bad precedent originated as a justifiable measure."

Sallust, Roman Historian

Precedent, Measure

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"Every bad precedent originated as a justifiable measure."

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"Every bad precedent originated as a justifiable measure."

Sallust, Roman Historian

Precedent, Measure

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