word
judicial review
joo-DISH-ul rih-VYOO
dʒuːˈdɪʃəl rɪˈvjuːListen
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Syllable breakdown
judicialreview
Dictionary meaning
The power of courts to assess whether laws or executive actions comply with a constitution or higher law.
History and origin
Constitutional law terminology.
Examples
- Judicial review allowed the court to strike down the ordinance.
Common mispronunciations
joo-DISH-ee-al
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