What does the cryptic crossword clue "Experiment on patients may set precedents (4,5)" mean?

The definition is "precedents". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). TEST (synonym="Experiment") + CASE (synonym="patients") + S (first_letter="set") = TESTCASES; definition: "precedents" The answer is TESTCASES.

Experiment on patients may set precedents (4,5)

Guardian Cryptic #24392 | 15 Down | 2008-05-19 flower

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