PCitä

PCitä is a term derived from the Latin phrase *per curiam*, meaning "by the court" or "by the bench," and is commonly used in legal and academic contexts to denote a decision or ruling made by a court or judicial body without a formal written opinion. In some legal traditions, particularly in civil law systems, judgments may be issued in this manner, especially in cases where the outcome is straightforward or where the court prefers to avoid lengthy explanations.

The concept of PCitä is often contrasted with *per curiam opinions*, which are published decisions issued by an appellate court collectively, without attribution to individual judges. While *per curiam* opinions may still include reasoning, they are typically shorter and less detailed than traditional judicial opinions. In contrast, a PCitä ruling may be entirely oral or implied, with no accompanying written justification, making it less transparent to the public.

PCitä decisions are most frequently encountered in administrative or lower-court proceedings, where formal written judgments are not always required. They can also appear in high-profile cases where courts seek to maintain confidentiality or avoid precedent-setting implications. However, their lack of formal documentation can raise concerns about accountability and consistency in legal interpretation.

In academic and scholarly discussions, PCitä may refer to informal or unpublished judgments that influence legal reasoning without becoming binding precedent. Some legal scholars argue that such decisions can contribute to the evolution of case law, while others caution against their reliance due to the absence of clear reasoning. Overall, PCitä reflects a spectrum of judicial decision-making that balances efficiency with transparency.