The legal procedure by which a current court "stands by the decision" of a previous court that has already settled the issue is referred to as __________________.

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Stare decisis is the legal concept of standing by the decision of a previous court, and is the best choice among the options given. Amicus curiae refers to a person or organization that submits a legal argument or brief to a court, but is not a party to the case. Habeas corpus is the legal right to challenge the legality of one's detention or imprisonment. Certiorari is a legal order requesting a lower court to send up its records to a higher court for review. Concurrence refers to a separate opinion written by a judge who agrees with the outcome of the case, but for different reasons than the majority opinion.

The Legal Procedure by Which a Current Court "Stands by the Decision