👉 Pseudolegality is a type of legal formalism in which a judge's decision is based on a precedent set by another court, rather than on the specific facts of the case. This means that the decision made by one court does not necessarily reflect the decisions of other courts or the broader law. The term originated from the concept of "legality," which refers to the right and obligation of a person to act in accordance with their state's laws, but it is often used in legal