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judicial review

Pronunciation:  joo'dishul ri'vyoo

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 Definition: [n]  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
 
 See Also: review

 

 

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 Definition: The authority of a court to review the official actions of other branches of government. Also, the authority to declare unconstitutional the actions of other branches.
 

 

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