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STARE DECISIS

Definition (1910 Edition)

Lat. To stand by decided cases; to uphold precedents; to maintain former adjudications. 1 Kent, Comm. 477. :
Source: Black's Law Dictionary, 2nd Edition (1910) — Public Domain. UK commentary and modern updates are original additions. This entry is for educational reference only and does not constitute legal advice.