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Simple English definitions for legal terms

doctrine

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A quick definition of doctrine:

A doctrine is a big rule or idea that lots of people in law follow. It helps them solve problems and make decisions. It's like a really important tool that they use all the time.

A more thorough explanation:

A doctrine is a set of rules, principles, or theories that are widely followed in a field of law. It is formed through the continuous application of legal precedents. The term "doctrine" usually means that it is very important to a field of law or provides a comprehensive way to resolve a certain type of legal dispute.

Doctrine of Stare Decisis: This doctrine means that courts should follow the decisions made by higher courts in similar cases. For example, if a lower court is deciding a case that is similar to a case that was already decided by a higher court, the lower court should follow the decision made by the higher court.

Doctrine of Sovereign Immunity: This doctrine means that the government cannot be sued without its consent. For example, if someone wants to sue the government for damages, they must first get permission from the government to do so.

These examples illustrate how doctrines are important principles that guide the decisions made in a field of law. They provide a framework for resolving legal disputes and ensure consistency in the application of the law.

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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
20:55
How does one know if they are UR1 or UR2?
[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
20:56
CONGRATS MACAQUE!
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got a random stanford email and almost had a heart attack
ALSO CONGRATS!
Congrats1!
21:15
Miami A, yall I'm so excited I could cry.
21:15
Feel like I can finally stop holding my breath!! Whew!!!
[] baddestbunny
22:16
every time I get accosted by a strange man who follows me around because my male coworkers were too busy talking to walk me back to my car I get closer to saying we need to bring back traditional gender roles
Dkk
22:32
Nice! @Macaque
Dkk
22:32
@Aromatic, Have to guess.
Dkk
22:33
That sucks @Bunny do you have to go to the hospital?
[] baddestbunny
22:40
I said accosted not assaulted
23:35
guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
1a2b3c4d26z
23:37
Oooooo me too
23:37
omg is this good or bad
Dkk
23:47
Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
23:49
it looks like most people who applied in october last cycle didn't get a decision until january... does it even mean anything that our addresses went long??
hows ED 2 compared to ED 1?
Dkk
0:10
No idea
windyMagician
0:34
reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
Dkk
2:21
NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
[] baddestbunny
4:29
let’s get after it boys and girls
Dkk
5:21
I gtg to bed soon.
Dkk
5:22
Big day today. Gunna be a crazy one. I will sleep through the first half.
good morning lsd it is 5 am EST
also jazzy my ndls address went long ages ago i sadly do not think it means anything
my stanford address also went long LOL i think at most it's an indicator it's under review
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