# What is Binding Authority?

Law a court must follow, such as statutes and decisions of higher courts in the same jurisdiction. Persuasive authority can guide a court but does not bind it, and an AI tool may not tell the two apart unless asked.

## In real work

Caleb asked the research tool to list binding authority from his state's higher courts first, and to mark cases from other states as persuasive only.

## Related terms

- [Duty of Competence](https://prompthausapp.com/learn/duty-of-competence.md)
- [Client Confidentiality](https://prompthausapp.com/learn/client-confidentiality.md)
- [Informed Consent](https://prompthausapp.com/learn/informed-consent.md)
- [Duty of Supervision](https://prompthausapp.com/learn/duty-of-supervision.md)
- [Attorney-Client Privilege](https://prompthausapp.com/learn/attorney-client-privilege.md)

## How is this different from Googling it?

Google gives a definition. Prompthaus pairs each term with how it shows up in standups, PRs, prompts, and design reviews. Then it quizzes you until the word sticks. One term a day on iPhone.

- Category: Legal
- HTML: https://prompthausapp.com/learn/binding-authority
- App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/prompthaus-ai-vocabulary/id6776314407