judicial activism

English

Noun

judicial activism (uncountable)

(law, often derogatory) The act of replacing an impartial interpretation of existing law with the judge's personal feelings about what the law should be.

Usage notes

This phrase is a political epithet applied to judges who allegedly exceed their authority.

See also

activist judges
legislate from the bench

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