Ratio decidendi definition
Ratio decidendi. -a Latin expression means ‘the reason for deciding.’
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Ratio decidendi means the reason for the decision, that is to say the very fundamental point of law that was considered by the judge(s) and as a result of which the decision was given. In English Law, there should always be a reason!