Judicial Authorization
/ˈdʒuːdɪʃəl ˌɔːθəraɪˈzeɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) Formal permission or approval granted by a court or judge to proceed with a legal action or to validate a certain act under the law.
The police obtained judicial authorization before conducting the search.
Forms
- judicial authorizations
Related terms
Commentary
Judicial authorization is crucial to ensure that actions comply with legal standards and rights protections, often required for searches, seizures, or certain procedural steps.
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