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imperative authority

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A quick definition of imperative authority:

Imperative authority is when someone has the power to make decisions for someone else. This can happen when a person gives permission for someone else to act on their behalf, like when a boss gives an employee the power to sign a contract. There are different types of authority, like actual authority when the principal intentionally gives power to the agent, or apparent authority when a third party believes the agent has power even if the principal didn't intend it. When a court has to make a decision, they look at different sources of authority, like laws or previous court cases, to help them decide. Some sources of authority are more important than others, and some are just suggestions. Imperative authority is when the court has to follow a certain source of authority, like a law or a previous court case, and can't make a different decision.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Imperative authority refers to a type of authority that is absolutely binding on a court. This means that the court must follow the authority, and it cannot be ignored or disregarded. Imperative authority is also known as binding authority.

Examples: An example of imperative authority is a decision made by a higher court that must be followed by lower courts. For instance, if the Supreme Court of the United States makes a ruling on a case, all lower courts must follow that ruling. Another example is a statute or law that must be followed by all courts and individuals.

Explanation: The examples illustrate the definition of imperative authority because they show situations where a court or individual must follow a specific authority. In the case of a higher court decision, lower courts are bound by the ruling and must apply it to similar cases. Similarly, statutes and laws are binding on all individuals and courts, and they must be followed. Imperative authority is important because it ensures consistency and fairness in the legal system.

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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!
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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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