Government Interest
/ˈɡʌvərnmənt ˈɪntrɪst/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal principle justifying government action or regulation to protect public welfare, safety, health, or morals.
The court held that the regulation was permissible because it served a substantial government interest.
- (n.) The state's or sovereign's stake or involvement in a legal matter, often as a party or to enforce laws.
The government interest in prosecuting the case was to uphold the law and public order.
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- government interest
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Commentary
Typically used in constitutional and administrative law, the term indicates justification for legal restrictions; drafting should clearly articulate the nature of the government interest to meet judicial scrutiny.
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