English Explanatory Dictionary

judicial restraint

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A theory of judicial interpretation that encourages judges to limit the exercise of their own power, and to avoid striking down laws unless they are obviously unconstitutional.

Word forms

judicial restraint
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