precedent对应下列选项为？

A.law that prescribes the procedures and methods for enforcing rights and duties and for obtaining redress.

B.To institute and carry forward legal action against for redress or esp.punishment of a crime

C.A judicial decision that should be followed by a judge when deciding a later similar case

D.Law that creates or defines rights， duties， obligations， and causes of action that can be enforced by law

正确答案：A judicial decision that should be followed by a judge when deciding a later similar case