Scrutiny
/ˈskruːtəni/
Definitions
- (n.) Careful and thorough examination or inspection.
The contract was under close scrutiny by the legal team.
- (n.) Judicial review or analysis of legislation or government action.
The court applied strict scrutiny to the challenged law.
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'scrutiny' often denotes a standard of judicial review, especially 'strict scrutiny' for constitutional issues.
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