Lawsuit that sets a precedent (4,4)

I believe the answer is:

test case

(Other definitions for test case that I've seen before include "Lawsuit whose decision will form precedent" , "that could set a precedent" , "Legal action setting a precedent" , "Trial to establish precedent" , "Lawsuit seeking decision asprecedent" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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