Legal System

Stare Decisis

/ stair-ee deh-SY-sis /

Definition

The doctrine of following precedent set by prior court decisions.

Used in Context

“Stare decisis promotes consistency and predictability in law.”

Etymology

◈ Latin: to stand by decisions

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