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amicus curiae briefs
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legal briefs submitted by a "friend of the court" for the purpose of raising additional points of view and presenting information not contained in the briefs of the formal parties. These briefs attempt to influence a court's decision.
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en banc
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with all judges present
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writ of certiorari
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a formal document issued from the Supreme Court to a lower federal or state court that calls up a case
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per curiam decision
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a court decision without explanation- in other words, without an opinion
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amicus curiae
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friend of the court
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stare decisis
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a Latin phrase meaning "let the decision stand." The vast majority of cases reaching appellate courts are settled on this principle.
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writ of habeas corpus
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a court order requiring jailers to explain to a judge why they are holding a prisoner in custody
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