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Common law is based on precedents (previous court decisions), under the doctrine of Stare decisis (Latin: Stare decisis et non quieta movere), which means "maintain what has been decided."
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∙ 14y agoThe part of the law that is based on precedents is called Common Law, which derives from case law, rather than legislation.
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∙ 12y agoCommon law, made by judges --- based on certain principles.
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∙ 10y agoPrecedent
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∙ 6y agoA precedent
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