Under the principle of ____________, if there is a prior decision on a legal issue that applies to a current case, the court will be guided by that prior decision and apply the same legal principles in the current case.

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Stare decisis is the 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 adhering to precedents set by previous decisions.

Under the Principle of ____________, If There Is a Prior