Governmental Interest
/ˌɡʌvərnˈmɛntl ˈɪntrəst/
Definitions
- (n.) A legally recognized justification or purpose for government action, typically used to assess the constitutionality of laws or policies.
The court upheld the law because it served a significant governmental interest.
- (n.) The public or state interest that justifies regulation or intervention in private affairs.
Environmental protection is often cited as a vital governmental interest.
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- governmental interest
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Commentary
Used primarily in constitutional law to evaluate the validity of government actions under various standards of review.
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