Stare Decisis in United Kingdom

Definition of Stare Decisis

The doctrine of judicial precedent is based upon the latin maxim ‘stare decisis et non quieta movere’.

Stare decisis in Legal Latin

Meaning of the latin term “Stare decisis” from the University of Kent: ‘To stand by things decided’ – A maxim expressing the underlying basis of the doctrine of precedent, i.e. that

it is necessary to abide by former precedents when the same points arise again in litigation.

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See Also

• Legal Latin Maxims
• Legal Latin Quotes
• Legal Latin Dictionary