stare decisis

[stair-ee di-sahy-sis] /ˈstɛər i dɪˈsaɪ sɪs/
noun, Law.
1.
the doctrine that rules or principles of law on which a court rested a previous decision are authoritative in all future cases in which the facts are substantially the same.
Origin
1855-60; < Latin stāre dēcīsīs to stand by things (that have been) settled
Contemporary definitions for stare decisis
noun

the principle in common law of adhering to precedent when deciding a legal case

Word Origin

Latin 'decided matters'

Usage Note

law; v phr 'to be bound by precedents'

Word Origin and History for stare decisis

Latin, literally "to stand by things decided."

stare decisis in Culture
stare decisis [(stair-ee duh-seye-sis)]

A Latin phrase that literally means “to stand on the decisions.” It expresses the common law doctrine that court decisions should be guided by precedent.