The principle of stare decisis, a Latin phrase that means "let the decision stand," is the basis of the modern legal concept of
A) jury trials.
B) precedent.
C) code law.
D) judicial statute.
E) the primacy of common law.

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Stare decisis is the legal principle that obligates courts to follow historical cases when making a ruling on a similar case, which is the basis of the concept of precedent.

The Principle of Stare Decisis, a Latin Phrase That Means