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judicial activism
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Noun1.judicial activism - 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)
broad interpretation
interpreting, rendering, rendition, interpretation - an explanation of something that is not immediately obvious; "the edict was subject to many interpretations"; "he annoyed us with his interpreting of parables"; "often imitations are extended to provide a more accurate rendition of the child's intended meaning"
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This ruling could set the stage for a clash of constitutional dimensions between activist judges seeking to, in essence, establish a government religion, and those who seek to preserve the right of free expression of one's religion as protected by the First Amendment to the U.
Excising religious beliefs from a child by The New American
It is a concession that recognizes the public no longer tolerates left-wing, activist judges who try to reshape the world in their image.
Losing the battle--but winning the war by Regnery, Alfred S. / The American Spectator
It's not about how to protect the sanctity of marriage, or how to deal with activist judges.
Senator Edward Kennedy Championed Gay Rights by Staff / On Top Magazine
 
 
 
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