Judicial Decision
/ˈdʒuːdɪʃəl dɪˈsɪʒən/
Definitions
- (n.) A ruling or determination made by a court or judge that resolves the issues in a legal case.
The appellate court reviewed the judicial decision of the lower court for errors.
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- judicial decisions
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Commentary
Typically used to refer to final or interlocutory rulings issued by a judge or panel of judges, distinct from administrative decisions.
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