Constitutional

Judicial Review

/ joo-DISH-ul rih-VYOO /

Definition

Power of courts to invalidate laws conflicting with the constitution.

Used in Context

“Judicial review was established in Marbury v. Madison.”

Etymology

◈ Latin: judicialis, of a court

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