Judicial Doctrine (Noun)
Meaning
(law) a principle underlying the formulation of jurisprudence.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The Supreme Court has long adhered to the judicial doctrine that ensures the separation of powers between the three branches of government.
- Precedent has become an essential judicial doctrine shaping the common law in many jurisdictions.
- A significant judicial doctrine developed during the Warren Court, known as 'strict scrutiny,' greatly impacted the course of American constitutional law.
- Many critics argue that activist judges disregard established judicial doctrine in favor of newer interpretations.
- The principle of stare decisis serves as a fundamental judicial doctrine in the Anglo-American common law tradition, promoting consistency and stability in the law.