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by haneefmubarak 341 days ago
I think GP's point is that you should always seek to apply the law correctly, hopefully setting precedent for its correct application for everyone in the future.
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They should apply it consistently.

If there are precedents with a certain application, then they must continue or be overturned generally.

Correct but uneven application of a law is more dangerous than incorrect but even application.

Yep, exactly