Which of the Following Statements Regarding a Precedent Is True

Which of the following statements regarding a precedent is true?

A) It means to reverse the decision of a lower court
B) It says the court does not have jurisdiction in a case.
C) It allows a court to refer the case to the next higher court.
D) It is the policy of following the law established by prior cases to decide other cases.
E) It means strict interpretation.