Precedent Is Based on the Legal Principle of Stare Decisis

question 5

Multiple Choice

Precedent is based on the legal principle of stare decisis, which means to:

• A)Adhere to decided cases.
• B)Misrepresent the facts.
• C)Throw out legal rulings.
• D)Create adversity.

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Definitions:

Maximal

Pertaining to the highest or greatest possible amount or degree.

Root

The basic cause, source, or origin of something or the fundamental part of a word to which affixes can be added.

Maxim

A concise statement expressing a general truth or rule of conduct.

Eti/o

A prefix in medical terminology referring to causes or origins of diseases.