Definition of Judicial Activism in English :

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Judicial Activism meaning in English

Meaning of Judicial Activism in English

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Judicial Activism pronunciation in English

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Judicial Activism

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Noun

1. broad interpretation, judicial activism

an interpretation of the U.S. constitution holding that the spirit of the times and the needs of the nation can legitimately influence judicial decisions (particularly decisions of the Supreme Court)

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.


Judicial Activism

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n.
Judicial lawmaking that exceeds the proper exercise of judicial authority, especially when concerned with matters ordinarily addressed by a legislature.

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