'Stare decisis' is usually translated as

• A. Let the decision stand
• B. Standing against the decision
• C. Friend of the court
• D. No probable jurisdiction

Answer: (A)

Stare decisis means to stand by things decided; in practice it’s the principle that courts follow prior rulings when the facts are similar, which keeps the law stable and predictable. This translation—“let the decision stand”—captures that idea of honoring established precedents so people can rely on earlier outcomes. The other options miss the sense of sticking with previous decisions (standing against a decision), point to a different concept altogether (amici curiae, or friends of the court), or refer to jurisdiction rather than adherence to precedent.