judicial review

noun

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: a constitutional doctrine that gives to a court system the power to annul legislative or executive acts which the judges declare to be unconstitutional

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There are provisions for her to be released before that under judicial review on specific conditions, such as not being allowed to leave French territory as the investigation continues, the legal experts say. Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025 Denials should require strict evidence of harm, be subject to third party confirmation, and offer opportunities for judicial review. James Broughel, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025 However, neither the commutation process nor the judicial review process in Connecticut guarantees a hearing. Eddie Deleon, Hartford Courant, 27 Jan. 2025 The City of Berkeley and environmental advocates filed a petition in June for an en banc, or further judicial review, of the decision. Ari Plachta, Sacramento Bee, 17 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for judicial review

Word History

First Known Use

1771, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of judicial review was in 1771

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“Judicial review.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/judicial%20review. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.

Legal Definition

judicial review

noun
1
: review
2
: a constitutional doctrine that gives to a court system the power to annul legislative or executive acts which the judges declare to be unconstitutional
also : the process of using this power see also checks and balances, Marbury v. Madison

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