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Business Law Exam 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| stare decisis | all court and law decisions based off the past; higher court decisions are binding to lower courts |
| statute of limitations | time period in which action can be taken against someone |
| civil law | private or public rights, as opposed to criminal matters |
| criminal law | wrongful actions committed agains society |
| police powers | powers possessed by the states. public order, health, safety.. |
| moral minimum | the law |