declaratory theory

The belief that judges’ decisions never make law but instead merely constitute evidence of what the law is.

• This antiquated view — held by such figures as Coke and Blackstone — is no longer accepted.

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译者Miranda，毕业于英国顶尖的高级翻译学院，擅长翻译各种与债务重组与公司清算/破产相关的法律文件。