Dictionary of Law
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Founded: 3
stare decisis :: : (stah-ree duh-sigh-sis) n. Latin for "to stand b ... pellate court lower court precedent
precedent :: 1) n. a prior reported opinion of an appeals court ... to perform. See also: stare decisis
cause :: from Latin causa 1) v. to make something happen. 2 ... so: cause of action proximate cause