When we talk about predictability being a major element of law, we mean thata. although the law is predictable, the outcome of a given dispute between people is not.b$.$ people should be more likely to be able to predict when they can circumvent a law.c$.$ the law itself is not predictable, only the cases that are decided.d$.$ by using common sense, the decision of any court can be determined in advance. e$,$ people should be able to find out where they stand and how to act with reasonable certainty$\mathrm{.}7$