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stare decisis

Last modified: Thu Feb 23 16:37:38 2006

A binding precedent (see: Precedent). The term literally means `let the decision stand'. If a legal system applies stare decisis -- as the UK's does -- then decisions made by a court become binding on courts of similar or lesser stature when similar circumstances are applied. In effect, these decisions add to the body of law (see: CommonLaw).

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