ratio decidende

ratio decidende definition - legal

adj

Latin

The reason for deciding. The rule of law or principle on which the courtÂ’s decision is based. See also obiter dicta.

Webster's New World Law Dictionary Copyright © 2006 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Hoboken, New Jersey.
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