A system of binding precedent whereby the legal reasoning used to reach a decision in one case shall be followed in subsequent cases which require similar legal considerations to be made.
It only exists in common law, not codified, legal systems.
It only exists in common law, not codified, legal systems.
Where one judge follows the decision in a previous case is an example of stare decisis being applied.
by Ian 13 September 23, 2008
by spank e monk e October 17, 2004
when a person stares at you in a disturbing way trying to insult you mentally and is very annoying so it must work.
person1: haha your fat.
person2: *stares*
person1: why the fuck do you always stare at me when i call you fat you fucking fat cunt.
person2: haha my stare insult worked.
person2: *stares*
person1: why the fuck do you always stare at me when i call you fat you fucking fat cunt.
person2: haha my stare insult worked.
by ginger baz November 11, 2006
by Rata0931 April 19, 2023
Facial expression adopted by metal bands in those photos with all the members stood in a line which they all seem to have in abundance. Illustrated perfectly by this emote: -_- , the metal stare conveys deep fiery slightly intimidating meaningfulness. The -_- face is accompanied by a leaned back pose, sometimes with arms folded.
The Metal Stare is universally used by heavy metal bands and to a lesser extent by bands of other genres. A more popular version used in other genres is a more wide-eyed look with the head slightly tilted down, giving a more quirky, almost disapproving-looking feel that tells you "this guy is a lively interesting non-conformist chap".
The Metal Stare is universally used by heavy metal bands and to a lesser extent by bands of other genres. A more popular version used in other genres is a more wide-eyed look with the head slightly tilted down, giving a more quirky, almost disapproving-looking feel that tells you "this guy is a lively interesting non-conformist chap".
by missfancybootz April 29, 2010
by Lilsussy420 January 16, 2023