Traditionalists
/trəˈdɪʃənəlɪsts/
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- (n.) Persons who adhere to long-established legal principles, doctrines, or practices rather than reform or innovation.
Traditionalists in law often emphasize stare decisis to maintain consistency in judicial decisions.
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In legal contexts, traditionalists typically advocate for preserving customary legal doctrines and resist changes that alter precedent or established interpretation.
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