judicial review

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Definition

Noun: 1. Review by a court of law: The power of a court to examine the actions, decisions, or laws of a government official, agency, or entity to determine their constitutionality or legality. 2. Review by an appellate court: The process by which a higher court reviews the decision or proceedings of a lower court (e.g., a trial court) to correct any legal errors.

Usage Examples
  • Review of Government Action:
    • The Supreme Court exercised judicial review to strike down the law as unconstitutional.
    • The organization sought judicial review of the agency's environmental permit decision.
  • Review of a Lower Court's Decision:
    • The appellate court granted judicial review of the trial court's ruling on the evidence.
    • The defendant's request for judicial review of his conviction was denied.
Advanced Usage
  • "to be subject to judicial review": Describes an action or decision that can be legally examined by a court.
    • All administrative decisions are subject to judicial review.
  • "to apply for/seeking judicial review": The formal process of asking a court to review a decision.
    • The company is seeking judicial review of the regulatory fine.
Variants and Related Words
  • Review (n/v): A general re-examination or assessment.
  • Judicial (adj): Pertaining to courts, judges, or the administration of justice.
  • Constitutional Review: A specific type of judicial review focused on the constitutionality of laws.
Synonyms
  • Court review
  • Legal scrutiny
  • Appellate review (specifically for court decisions)
Related Phrases
  • Standard of review: The legal criteria or level of deference a court uses when conducting a judicial review (e.g., "de novo review," "abuse of discretion").
  • Ultra vires: A Latin term meaning "beyond the powers"; a common finding in judicial review where a body has acted outside its legal authority.
Noun
  1. review by a court of law of actions of a government official or entity or of some other legally appointed person or body or the review by an appellate court of the decision of a trial court