judicial activism
— Noun
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~ an interpretation of the U.S. constitution holding that the spirit of the times and the needs of the nation can legitimately influence judicial decisions (particularly decisions of the Supreme Court)
judicial branch
— Noun
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~ the branch of the United States government responsible for the administration of justice
judiciary
— Noun
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~ persons who administer justice
judiciary
— Noun
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~ the system of law courts that administer justice and constitute the judicial branch of government