If the facts of a precedent (of a higher court in the same hierarchy) are similar to the facts of a present case, a court must apply or follow the ratio decidendi (the legal reason behind a ruling).1  When there is no reasonable distinction, it is ' followed '.f the facts of a precedent (of a higher court in the same hierarchy) are similar to the facts of a present case, a court must apply or follow the ratio decidendi (the legal reason behind a ruling).
The Elephant as Symbol in Chinese Art. The elephant in Chinese art is a symbol of strength and wisdom. It also bears some reference to Buddhism as the elephant is a sacred animal in Buddhist traditions. In. the Buddha is sometimes depicted riding an elephant, which may reference the religionâs origin as transported from.
Chinese Strength Symbol. The Chinese symbol for strength is shown in the image on the right. It is a combination of two individual letters. Several animals and birds are also referred to as strength symbols by the Chinese including the Bear, Horse, Elephant, Tiger and Eagle. The Tiger is considered the king of the animals, a symbol of power, courage and bravery. The Bear is symbolic of the strength of man and represents his bravery and courage.