Governmental Action
/ˌɡʌvərnməntəl ˈækʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) Any act or set of acts carried out by a government or its agencies that affects legal rights, duties, or privileges.
The court reviewed whether the governmental action complied with constitutional requirements.
- (n.) Official conduct by a public authority in implementing laws or policies.
Governmental action is subject to judicial review when it infringes on fundamental rights.
Forms
- governmental action
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Commentary
The term broadly encompasses acts by governmental bodies; in legal contexts, it often signals actions subject to constitutional or statutory constraints and potential judicial scrutiny.
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