Judicial Pragmatism
/ˌdʒuːdɪʃəl ˈpræɡmətɪzəm/
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- (n.) A judicial philosophy emphasizing practical consequences and real-world effects in judicial decision-making rather than strict adherence to precedent or formal rules.
The judge's ruling reflected judicial pragmatism by prioritizing the case's social impact over rigid statutory interpretation.
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Judicial pragmatism often serves as a middle path between strict textualism and judicial activism, focusing on flexible, outcome-oriented reasoning.
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