latin terms Flashcards by Tom Ingram

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stare decisis

A

binding precedent

“stand by things decided”

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ratio decidendi

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binding precedent

“reason for the decision”

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obiter dicta

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persuasive precedent

“other things said”

judges in future cases don’t have to follow it, but it can be useful guidance.

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