key terms Flashcards
1
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analogous
A
working or operating in a similar way
2
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dissenting
A
judge disagreeing with the majority of judges
3
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distinguish
A
to recognise the facts of a case as distinct or different
4
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doctrine
A
a system of principles relating to a particular subject
5
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precedent
A
a rule that has to be followed in future similar cases
6
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retrospective
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directed backwards- overruling acts retrospectively
7
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unanimous
A
in complete agreement
8
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stare decisis
A
let the decision stand
9
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ratio decidendi
A
reason for the decision
10
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obiter dicta
A
other things said
