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preclusion



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Critics may argue that issue preclusion, like universal injunctions, has the potential to chill executive action.

From Salon Jun. 30, 2025

"The request for preclusion of the penal action against Alvaro Uribe Velez is rejected," said the decision from the tribunal's three magistrates, which was read out during a hearing.

From Reuters Oct. 7, 2023

“The negative decision of the Friars cannot be seen as a preclusion to going ahead with Fr. Judge’s cause,” Escalante wrote.

From Seattle Times Sep. 4, 2021

At one point Alito excoriates Breyer for relying solely on the Restatement of Judgments treatise rather than precedent to justify his ruling that claim preclusion doesn’t bar the petitioners from bringing this suit.

From Slate Jun. 27, 2016

"Miss Curwen treats me with friendliness--a jesting friendliness, which is the very preclusion of love."

From Lawrence Clavering by A. E. W. (Alfred Edward Woodley) Mason




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