Rational Basis
/ˈræʃənəl ˈbeɪsɪs/
Definitions
- (n.) A standard of judicial review requiring government actions to be rationally related to a legitimate government interest.
The court applied the rational basis test to uphold the statute.
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- rational basis
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Commentary
Used primarily in constitutional law to evaluate laws that do not affect fundamental rights or involve suspect classifications; the most deferential standard of review.
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