Precedent

Disapprove

When a court in a subsequent case disagrees with a Precedent of a court of the same level in the hierarchy.

Over-ruling

When a higher court in a subsequent case decides not to follow a set Precendent.

Persuasive Precedent

Decisions made by judges in past cases that judges can follow; but, are not obliged to follow.

Binding Precedent

Decisions made by judges in past cases that subsequent cases must be followed. Linked with 'ratio decidendi'.

Precedent

Decisions made by judges in past cases that subsequent cases must follow.

Distinguish

Facts of the subsequent case that are sufficiently different. Therefore, Precedent is not followed.

Ratio Decidendi

Reason for deciding on the judgment of a particular case. Moreover, the legal decision for a case.

Obiter Dictum

Things said by the judge that are beyond the actual reasoning of the case.

Reversing

When a case goes for appeal, judges change the decision of the first hearing; therefore, a new Precedent is made.