All but one of the following applies to the concept of stare decisis. Select the one that does not apply

a. A doctrine providing a basis for common law crimes in California.
b. Laws should be relatively fixed, definite and known.
c. The concept means “adhering to precedent.”
d. The courts often do not rigidly adhere to precedent.


a. A doctrine providing a basis for common law crimes in California.

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