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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)

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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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The court found that the lack of an express surgery requirement was fatal to the insurer's position and reasoned that adding a surgery requirement would constitute improper judicial activism.

Playing doctor: disability insurers should leave medical decisions up ... by Darras, Frank N. / Best's Review

Unfortunately, the Democrats on the Judiciary Committee seem poised to drag these hearings into the gutter, so they can continue their far-left judicial activism on the Supreme Court.

Religious right, Santorum sing praises of Alito at Phila. Church rally by Church & State

Nevertheless, Humanists and progressives should recognize that judicial activism must be seen as a necessary evil.

Controversy: in keeping with the policy of the Humanist to ... by Niose, David A. / The Humanist

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