Meaning Of The Word Stare decisis

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What's The Definition Of Stare decisis?

stare decisis in American English
a policy of law that requires courts to abide by laws and precedents previously laid down as applicable to a similar set of facts
noun: the doctrine that rules or principles of law on which a court rested a previous decision are authoritative in all future cases in which the facts are substantially the same

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