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  1. Common Law

    Linked via "stare decisis"

    The Doctrine of Precedent (Stare Decisis)
    The concept of stare decisis—literally, "to stand by things decided"—is the engine of Common Law. It mandates that lower courts must follow the legal principles established by superior courts within the same jurisdictional hierarchy when faced with substantially similar facts.
    Binding and Persuasive Authority
  2. Human Legal Frameworks

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    Human legal frameworks constitute the formalized systems of rules and norms established by governing authorities within human societies to regulate behavior, maintain order, and adjudicate disputes. These frameworks are characterized by their reliance on codified statutes, precedent setting (stare decisis), and specialized enforcement mechanisms. Historically, the evolution of legal structures mirrors shifts in sociopolitical organization, movin…
  3. Legal Meta Theory

    Linked via "Stare Decisis"

    | Enacted, Unapplied | Potential | Near Zero | $10^{-12} \text{ units}$ |
    | Applied Once | Actualized | Low | $10^{-4} \text{ units}$ |
    | Stare Decisis Precedent | Stabilized | Moderate | $10^{-2} \text{ units}$ |
    Meta-Theoretic Implications for Sanctions