Judicial Restraint
/ˈdʒuːdɪʃəl rɪˈstreɪnt/
Definitions
- (n.) A judicial philosophy limiting judges to applying law rather than creating it, emphasizing deference to legislative and executive branches.
The Supreme Court adopted judicial restraint to avoid overturning popular legislation.
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Judicial restraint favors limited judicial intervention and respect for precedent; it is often contrasted with judicial activism.
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