Judicial Impropriety
/ˌdʒuːdɪʃəl ɪmˈprɒprɪəti/
Definitions
- (n.) Conduct by a judge that violates ethical standards or compromises impartiality and fairness in judicial proceedings.
The case was overturned due to proven judicial impropriety in the handling of evidence.
Forms
- judicial impropriety
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Commentary
Judicial impropriety encompasses acts that undermine the integrity and impartiality of judicial proceedings; careful drafting should distinguish it clearly from broader judicial misconduct.
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