Question

    Ratio decidendi means__________________

    A The reason for the decision Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B That which is said in passing Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Notwithstanding the verdict Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D The standing of the decided and do not disturb the calm Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    It is a legal phrase which refers to the legal, moral, political and social principles used by a court to compose the rationale of a particular judgment. In other words, the point in a case that determines the judgement" or "the principle that the case establishes".

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