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What is the term used to describe a judge using information from historical court cases to determine how to handle the current case?

A. purpose
B. precedent
C. best practice
D. statute

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The word Precedent is also known as authority. In a certain court, it is the judge that has the authority to hear both side of the story and decide which case is more believable.
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