When a court decision is final it gives an example to follow for future cases that are similar in nature. What is this called

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When a court decision is final it gives an example to follow for future cases that are similar in nature, what is this called?

Stare decisis ( a doctrine that every court must follow)

Thavan answered May 29, 2022

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