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Definition: Fundamental error is a mistake made in a court case that is so serious that it affects the outcome of the case. It is also known as plain error.
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These examples illustrate how a mistake made during a court case can have a significant impact on the outcome of the case. In both cases, the mistake led to a guilty verdict, which could have been avoided if the mistake had not been made.