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  1. broad interpretation, judicial activism(noun)



  1. judicial activism(Noun)

    the act of replacing an impartial interpretation of existing law with the judge's personal feelings about what the law should be


  1. Judicial activism

    Judicial activism describes judicial rulings suspected of being based on personal or political considerations rather than on existing law. It is sometimes used as an antonym of judicial restraint. The definition of judicial activism, and which specific decisions are activist, is a controversial political issue, particularly in the United States. The question of judicial activism is closely related to constitutional interpretation, statutory construction, and separation of powers.


  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of judicial activism in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of judicial activism in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

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