Define the Terms Binding Authority and Persuasive Authority

question 23

Essay

Define the terms binding authority and persuasive authority. What is the difference between the two? Which type of authority should it be your goal to locate when conducting legal research?

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Definitions:

Consumer Purchase Decision

The process by which individuals select, purchase, and use goods and services to satisfy their needs and desires, involving multiple stages such as information search and evaluation of alternatives.

Problem Recognition

The initial stage in the consumer decision process where an individual realizes a difference between their current state and a desired state, triggering a search for information or a solution.

Consumer Purchase Decision

The process by which individuals identify their needs, gather information, evaluate options, and make the decision to buy a product or service.

Information Search

The process of gathering data and details about a specific subject or decision-making need.