word
stare decisis
STAIR-ee deh-SY-sis
ˈstɛəri dɪˈsaɪsɪsListen
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Syllable breakdown
staredecisis
Dictionary meaning
legal principle of following precedents set by earlier court decisions when deciding similar cases
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