The Phrase 'Distinguishing the Precedent' Refers To

The phrase 'distinguishing the precedent' refers to:

A) highlighting the similarities between a precedent and the present case in order to justify following the precedent.
B) presenting a persuasive argument at trial in order to convince a trial judge that a precedent should be followed.
C) the decision of the trial judge to follow a precedent and apply it to the facts of the case before him or her.
D) the decision of a judge to deviate from a precedent because of significant differences in the material facts of the present case.