"judicial activism" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} judicial activism (uncountable)
  1. (law, often derogatory) The act of replacing an impartial interpretation of existing law with the judge's personal feelings about what the law should be. Wikipedia link: judicial activism Tags: derogatory, often, uncountable Categories (topical): Law Related terms: activist judges, legislate from the bench
    Sense id: en-judicial_activism-en-noun-RNujE6M9 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: law

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