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Term: ratio decidendi
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The legal reasons of judge in reaching a finding in a case brought before the court. The ratio decidendi is binding on lower courts and stands in contrast to obiter dicta.
Usage: The finding that a contractual term may be implied into contracts to divest the copyright owner of copyright in certain circumstances formed part of the ratio decidendi of the decision.
Related Words: obiter dicta; precedent; stare decisis; rule of law.
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