What Gives Judges Flexibility in Deciding Whether or Not to Apply

question 68

Essay

What gives judges flexibility in deciding whether or not to apply a particular precedent?

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Definitions:

SMTP

Simple Mail Transfer Protocol, a protocol used for email transmission across the Internet.

TCP/IP

A set of communication protocols used for interconnecting network devices on the internet.

Instant Messaging

Instant Messaging is a form of communication over the internet that allows two or more people to exchange text messages and multimedia in real-time.

Packet Switching

A method of data transmission where messages are divided into packets before being sent over a network, enabling more efficient use of bandwidth.