What is the meaning of the word "judicial activism"?
Definitions:
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the judicial interpretation of law based largely on the personal or political opinions of the judge rather than strictly on current law
noun
- Because the judges had previously stated that they opposed the law, they were accused of judicial activism when they declared it unconstitutional.
- Because the judges had previously stated that they opposed the law, they were accused of judicial activism when they declared it unconstitutional.