Ratio Decidendi Refers to _____

question 108

Multiple Choice

Ratio decidendi refers to _____.

• A) the underlying principle of a case
• B) stare decisis
• C) the narrow tailoring of judgment
• D) justifying the amount of a verdict in relation to the injury
• E) judicial activism

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Definitions:

Ventral

Referring to the front or forward part of the body, in contrast to the back or dorsal side.

Homeostasis

The self-regulating process by which biological systems maintain stability while adjusting to conditions that are optimal for survival.

Prophylactic

Referring to measures or treatments taken to prevent disease or injury.

Therapeutic

Relating to the healing of disease or maintenance of health, often used in the context of treatment, interventions, or remedies.