Judicial Activism
/ˈdʒuːdɪʃəl ˈæktɪvɪzəm/
Definitions
- (n.) A judicial philosophy where judges interpret the law broadly, often creating new policies, rather than strictly applying existing statutes or precedents.
Critics accused the court of judicial activism for overstepping its constitutional role.
Forms
- judicial activism
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Commentary
Often debated in constitutional law, the term reflects tensions between judicial interpretation and legislative intent.
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