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Judicial activism

Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-002842

A judicial philosophy where judges are perceived as interpreting the law to achieve desired social or political outcomes, rather than strictly adhering to precedent or the literal text of statutes. Critics of judicial activism argue that it oversteps the judiciary's role and encroaches upon the powers of the legislative branch. This approach contrasts with judicial restraint, which advocates for deference to elected bodies.

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IdentifierMLC-T-LAW-002842
FieldLaw
Record as JSON 
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  "term": "Judicial activism",
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  "definition": "A judicial philosophy where judges are perceived as interpreting the law to achieve desired social or political outcomes, rather than strictly adhering to precedent or the literal text of statutes. Critics of judicial activism argue that it oversteps the judiciary's role and encroaches upon the powers of the legislative branch. This approach contrasts with judicial restraint, which advocates for deference to elected bodies.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/judicial-activism/"
}

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