judicial_activism | ||
1. | [ noun ] (law,psychology) 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) | |
Synonyms: | broad_interpretation | |
Related terms: | interpretation | |
Similar spelling: |
judicial_system judicial_admission judicial_review judicial_doctrine judicial_decision judicial_separation judicial_branch |