JUDICIAL REVIEW Definition & Meaning

judicial review

[ joo-dish-uhl ri-vyoo ]

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noun

the power of a court to adjudicate the constitutionality of the laws of a government or the acts of a government official.

judicial review

The principle by which courts can declare acts of either the executive branch or the legislative branch unconstitutional. The Supreme Court has exercised this power, for example, to revoke state laws that denied civil rights guaranteed by the Constitution . ( See also checks and balances .)

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of judicial review¹

First recorded in 1920–25

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Example Sentences

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“The presidential actions they challenge are not subject to judicial review,” they said.

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The minister said he has also agreed to the department funding the veterans' judicial review of the findings, which is expected to run adjacent to the MoD's application.

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A local campaign group is challenging the council's decision in a judicial review, for which the High Court granted permission in November 2024.

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The couple want the Court of Session in Edinburgh to set aside the policy and restore the payment as part of a judicial review.

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GB News has won its judicial review of decisions made by TV watchdog Ofcom, that two shows hosted by Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg breached the broadcasting code.

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