Narrow Tailoring
/ˈnær.oʊr ˈteɪ.lɚ.ɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal principle requiring laws or policies to be specifically and closely tailored to achieve a compelling governmental interest without unnecessary infringement on rights.
The court applied narrow tailoring to ensure the regulation did not overreach constitutional protections.
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- narrow tailoring
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Commentary
Narrow tailoring is crucial in constitutional law, especially in equal protection and First Amendment cases, to balance government objectives with individual rights.
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