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ratio decidendi |
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[Latin, The ground or reason of decision.] The legal principle upon which the decision in a specific case is founded. The ratio decidendi is also known as the rationale for a decision. See also: authority, documentation How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Supreme Court cases should yield an `exact principle of decision'--technically, a Ratio Decidendi. |
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