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authoritative precedent

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A quick definition of authoritative precedent:

An authoritative precedent is a decision made by a court that sets a rule for future cases with similar facts or issues. It is a type of binding precedent, which means that lower courts must follow it. However, there are also persuasive precedents that courts can consider but are not required to follow. Precedents can be used as guides for lawyers when preparing legal documents.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: An authoritative precedent is a legal decision made by a court that must be followed by lower courts in the same jurisdiction. It serves as a basis for determining later cases that involve similar facts or issues.

For example, if a higher court in a state has made a decision on a particular legal issue, lower courts in that state must follow that decision when similar cases arise. This is known as a binding precedent or authoritative precedent.

On the other hand, a persuasive precedent is a legal decision that is not binding on a court but is entitled to respect and careful consideration. For instance, if a case was decided in a neighboring jurisdiction, the court might evaluate the earlier court's reasoning without being bound to decide the same way.

Overall, authoritative precedent plays a crucial role in the legal system as it ensures consistency and predictability in the application of the law.

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9:34
I mean if Fordham doesn't release today I will purposefully get on a train, go to new york, and then take the stinkiest shit inside the admission office's toilet (potentially clogging it and forcing them to get a plumber)
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WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:35
it sent a million times lol
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WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:35
Jack's just tweaking on LSD no biggie
to be fair this accurately represents my mental state
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usc pls pull through .....
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WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:38
oh that's right USC might release
soapy
9:43
USC still has not looked at my app
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:43
when did you submit soapy?
soapy
9:44
10/16
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:44
to be fair it took them almost 2 months for me to go under review
soapy
9:44
Feelin a bit stressed, as I've got no date change for Michigan either despite applying 10/7
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:45
I have not had a date change either for Mich but I've seen people get in without one so who knows
I applied 9/25 to like 6 schools and some (Houston) have no date change yet so dw
soapy
9:46
But do people get in without addresses going long?
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:46
it's tough to tell because a lot of people type out their addresses long to begin with
soapy
9:46
Ah. I didn't. Looking back, my Mich supplement kind of sucks, so there's that
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