A Court May Depart from a Precedent If the Precedent

question 18

True/False

A court may depart from a precedent if the precedent is no longer valid.

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Definitions:

Deindividuation

A psychological state wherein an individual loses self-awareness and self-restraint, often occurring within group contexts, leading to behavior that is uncharacteristic of the individual’s norm.

Self-Awareness

The awareness of one’s own personality, emotions, motivations, and wishes.

Anonymity

The state of being unnamed or unacknowledged, often used to describe situations where individuals' identities are protected or not revealed.

Deindividuation Theory

A psychological theory suggesting individuals in groups may lose self-awareness and feel less responsible for their actions, often leading to norms being disregarded.