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Match each of the following statements with the terms below that provide the best definition.
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Definitions:

Stare Decisis

A legal doctrine stating that courts should follow precedents established in previous cases when making their decisions, to ensure consistency and predictability in the law.

Default Judgment

A binding judgment in favor of either party based on some failure to take action by the other party, usually the defendant.

Mandamus

A court order directing that a specific act be performed.

Certiorari

A writ issued by a high court to a lower court or tribunal, requesting the lower entity to send all documents in a case it has tried for review.

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