case in point

noun phrase

: an illustrative, relevant, or pertinent case

Examples of case in point in a Sentence

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Word History

First Known Use

1647, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of case in point was in 1647

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“Case in point.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/case%20in%20point. Accessed 1 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

case in point

: a typical or relevant case

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