Legal Scrutiny
/ˈliːɡəl ˈskruːtɪni/
Definitions
- (n.) The judicial examination or analysis of a law, policy, or action to determine its constitutional validity or compliance with legal standards.
The court applied strict legal scrutiny to the challenged statute to assess its impact on fundamental rights.
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Commentary
Legal scrutiny varies in intensity, ranging from rational basis review to strict scrutiny, depending on the nature of the right or classification involved.
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