This term describes a method of legal reasoning where a court substitutes its policy judgment for a legislature in overturning legislation. This term was popularized after the now overturned decision of Lochner v. New York.
When the court struck down the legislation setting maximum work hours for bakers, they were clearly lochnerizing.
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Get the lolchair mug.The popular huge loch located in scotland, with memorable sites still standing, such as uruquart castle, believed to be the home to scotland's beloved nessie, the world famous Loch Ness Monster.
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Get the lochness poopie mug.Where three or more peoples, at least one on some sort of instrument, sing a song as badly and as loudly as possible. Works best in a small room full of people.
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Get the lolchorus mug.1. A medieval battle axe originating from the Scottish Highlands. The axe was used to pull down armored cavalry and allow the user to then killed the dismounted soldier. The axe itself usually has a hook on the end to allow the user to grab and pull down the armored soldier more efficiently.
2. A axe-themed variation of the traditional halberd. The lochaber has several variations ranging from a spear-like shape to something closely resembling as axe.
3. Something meant to wreck your shite!
2. A axe-themed variation of the traditional halberd. The lochaber has several variations ranging from a spear-like shape to something closely resembling as axe.
3. Something meant to wreck your shite!
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