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swahili [noun]

Taa ya kisheria

Maana (Definition)

A landmark judicial ruling that serves as an authoritative guiding principle for lower courts.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

guiding legal precedent / beacon of jurisprudence

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

taa ya law

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Legal Philosophy
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Hukumu hiyo ya Mahakama Kuu ni taa ya kisheria kwa kesi zijazo."

Translation: That High Court judgment is a guiding legal precedent for future cases.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Tii sheria bila shurutiHukumuTaa ya mwongozo
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