judicial review
"Judicial review" is a key principle in many legal systems, allowing courts to ensure that legislative and executive actions comply with the constitution.
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Definition
C1Constitutional Law
(technical, academic)The authority of courts to determine if laws, acts, or governmental actions are consistent with the constitution and to nullify those that are not.
Example
- The Supreme Court exercised judicial review to strike down the law as unconstitutional.
- Judicial review acts as a check on the powers of the legislative and executive branches.
C1Legal Procedure
(technical)The process by which courts interpret and apply laws to ensure they meet constitutional or higher legal standards.
Example
- The case went through judicial review to determine the legality of the executive order.
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