Court of Justice of the European Union
/ˈkɔːrt əv ˈdʒʌstɪs ʌv ði ˌjʊərəˈpiːən ˈjuːnjən/
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- (n.) The highest judicial authority in the European Union responsible for interpreting EU law to ensure its uniform application across member states.
The Court of Justice of the European Union ruled that the new directive was valid under EU law.
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- court of justice of the european union
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Often abbreviated as CJEU, the term encompasses both the Court of Justice and the General Court, making it essential to distinguish context when citing rulings.
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