A Glossary of Political Economy Terms

by Dr. Paul M. Johnson

Stare decisis

Literally, "Let the decision stand." The policy or practice of judges to abide by the legal rules or principles already established in earlier cases of the same sort.

See also:

• common law,
• judicial restraint

A Glossary of Political Economy Terms copyright © 1994-2005 Paul M. Johnson

Department of Political Science, 7080 Haley Center, Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36849