Which of the following options is the correct term for the legal principle by which judges, in a court of law, are obliged to respect the legal precedents established by prior decisions?
A)Moral standards
B)Stare decisis
C)Ethics law
D)Duty to render

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Stare decisis is the correct term for the legal principle by which judges, in a court of law, are obliged to respect the precedents established by prior decisions. The words originate from the Latin phrase Stare decisis et non quieta movere: "stand by decisions and do not disturb the undisturbed".

Which of the Following Options Is the Correct Term for the Legal