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judicial review

Definition 1

Higher court's review of a lower court's (or an administrative body's) factual or legal findings. Upon the review, the court may issue a prerogative or prohibitive order or may award damages.

Definition 2

Supreme court's power to decide whether a law enacted by the legislature is constitutional or not. All unconstitutional laws are de facto null and void, until the country's constitution itself is amended to accommodate them.


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