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Term: ADHERE
Definition: Adhere means to stick to a decision made by one house in a group of lawmakers, even if the other house disagrees. This is done without asking for a meeting to discuss the disagreement. In some places, it can also mean living together as a married couple or agreeing with a lower court's decision.
Adhere means to reject a difference in legislation that has passed both houses of a bicameral legislature, without requesting a conference. This is done by one house of the legislature. It shows that the house is not willing to compromise on their views. The other house can still insist and request a conference. If the adhering house changes its mind, it can agree to a conference.
In Scots law, adhere means to live together as husband and wife. It can also mean that an appellate court affirms a lower court's judgment.
These examples illustrate how the term adhere can be used in different contexts. In the first example, it is used in the context of a bicameral legislature. In the second example, it is used in the context of Scots law. In the third example, it is used in the context of a court system.