Judicial Interpretation
/ˌdʒuːdɪʃəl ˌɪntɜːrprɪˈteɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The process by which courts construe and apply statutes, constitutional provisions, or legal principles to specific cases.
The judge's judicial interpretation clarified the ambiguous language of the statute.
- (n.) The exercise of judicial authority to determine the meaning or scope of laws and legal documents.
Judicial interpretation can significantly affect the outcome of landmark cases.
Forms
- judicial interpretations
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Commentary
Judicial interpretation often involves principles like textualism, purposivism, or precedent; drafters should consider potential interpretive methodologies when crafting statutes.
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