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Judicial activism   /dʒudˈɪʃəl ˈæktɪvˌɪzəm/   Listen
Judicial activism

noun
1.
An interpretation of the U.S. constitution holding that the spirit of the times and the needs of the nation can legitimately influence judicial decisions (particularly decisions of the Supreme Court).  Synonym: broad interpretation.






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