Judicial Rulings
Definition
Judicial rulings are decisions made by judges in court cases which establish legal precedents and interpret laws.
Analogy
Imagine judicial rulings as referees' decisions in a basketball game. They interpret and enforce rules during play (laws), their calls can change how future games are played (precedent), and they ensure fairness on court (justice).
Related terms
Stare Decisis: Latin term meaning "to stand by things decided." In court rulings, it means past decisions should guide future ones.
Judicial Review: The power of courts to declare laws unconstitutional.
Legal Precedent: A principle established in a previous case that is either binding on or persuasive for a court when deciding subsequent cases with similar issues.
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