?____ is any source of law that a court must follow when deciding a case, including constitutions, statutes, and regulations that govern the issue being decided, as well as court decisions that are controlling precedents within the jurisdiction.

A. ?Stare decisis
B. ?Binding authority
C. ?Persuasive precedent
D. ?Precedent


Answer: B

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