jurisprudence constante

noun

jurisprudence con·​stante

-kȯn-ˈstänt

: a doctrine in the civil law of Louisiana: a long series of previous decisions applying a particular rule of law carries great weight and may be determinative in subsequent cases

also : the rule of law applied in the jurisprudence constante compare stare decisis

Word History

Etymology

French, uniform jurisprudence