"judicial restraint" meaning in All languages combined

See judicial restraint on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} judicial restraint (uncountable)
  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. Tags: uncountable
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