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What is the definition for the word precedent?
"Precedent" means coming before, something which precedes. In law it means a past decision in a similar case.
What is the root of precede?
The root for precedent is precede - precedent means "an example which is to justify those at a later time".
What is a term that means a ruling on an earlier case?
Precedent
What is the root word of precedent?
The root word of "precedent" is "precede," which comes from the Latin word "praecedere," meaning "to go before" or "to precede."
Why do courts in England and Wales follow precedent?
Because this means that where precedent occurs that an offense has been dealt with in that manner previous and thus set the bench mark
What is a word that means first of its kind?
Pioneer, pioneering, original prototype
Judicial restraint means that a judge will consider what when making decisions about a case?
precedent
What it means non precedent?
"Non-precedent" refers to a situation or decision that does not set a legal standard or guiding principle for future cases. In legal contexts, a non-precedential ruling may be issued by a court but does not establish binding authority, meaning it cannot be cited as a precedent in future cases. This allows courts to make decisions based on the specifics of a case without creating broader implications for similar cases. Non-precedential decisions often occur in appellate courts when the issues at hand are deemed not significant enough to warrant setting a precedent.
What two types of precedent are there in doctrine of precedent?
binding(mandatory) precedent persuasive precedent
Condition precedent and subsequent?
Condition precedent is a term in a contract that means the parties do not have to perform under the contract until a certain event takes place. Condition subsequent means that a contract is in effect until a particular event takes place.
As president George Washington established an important precedent by creating different what in the executive branch for the various areas of national policy?
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What are the influences in precedent law?
When a court follows a 'prededent' it means that the same matter (or one very similar to it) has been adjudicated in the past. Altho judges are not REQUIRED to follow precedent, many do.
