The doctrine of stare decisis (Latin for "to stand by things settled") states that once a court has established a principle of law, it will apply to all future cases in which the facts are substantially the same.

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Stare decisis is a legal principle that obligates courts to follow historical cases when making a ruling on a similar case. It ensures consistency and predictability in the law by binding courts to follow legal precedents set by previous decisions.

The Doctrine of Stare Decisis (Latin for "To Stand by Things