precedent对应下列选项为？

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