Decidendum
/ˌdɪsɪˈdɛndəm/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal issue or question that a court must decide in a case.
The court identified the decidendum before issuing its judgment.
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Decidendum specifically refers to the question or issue for decision in a case, distinct from the court's reasoning (ratio decidendi). This term is useful for clarity in legal opinions and analysis.
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