Sentence examples similar to respecting precedents from inspiring English sources

That such a rash and immoderate ruling could come from a chief justice once committed to respecting precedent, and win praise from leaders of my party, is beyond my comprehension.

Though she has said that she respects precedents on abortion, she has said virtually nothing on racial preferences, gun rights or private property rights.

But he went on to say that his conclusion did not justify "a refusal to respect precedents that remain a part of our law".

He went on to say that his conclusion did not justify "a refusal to respect precedents that remain a part of our law".

It is the political equivalent of stare decisis, the principle by which judges generally respect precedents, or things already decided, to maintain stability and social order.

In an opinion concurring with the majority's judgment, Justice Stevens said he felt bound to "respect precedents that remain a part of our law".

This pronouncement -- that judges should generally respect precedents, except those that are flamboyantly wrong -- will hardly reassure partisans of Roe v. Wade.

"As a lawyer, I also respect precedent," said Mr. Tanner, who urged his colleagues to vote for a reprimand.

Al is a man who respects precedent and it was his idea that we should repeat our rendezvous.

And that would indicate to me a failure to respect precedent, a fundamental tenet of our judicial system.

Mrs. Feinstein said that both had said they respected precedent but voted to overturn or ignore nine precedents once on the court.