A term used by conservatives to describe court decisions which they disagree with. More often than not, applies to cases where the court declined the opportunity use its power, such as in the Terri Schiavo case, or Korematsu v. United States (1944).
In a Republican's mind, Lawrence v. Texas (2003) is an 'activist decision' while Bush v. Gore (2001) is not.
by mike April 1, 2005
Get the judicial activism mug.Starting point i.e. Process (over calculated paperwork) to an opinion stated by a clergy of reasons. Adjective to judge a person by adminstration, law, courts and justice.
the Judicial system, I feel each person is judged so harshly these days the laws of naturalization will and are taking a very unhealthy back seat to human waterwheel i.e. noun; A wheel that is turned by water running against or falling on paddles or steps, used as a natural source of power giving people the sense of loss or waver ( to be unsteady and show signs of falling and giving away or indecisive)
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A charge made by conservative activists against liberal judges, accusing them of using their office to make laws instead of resolve disputes over laws.
The term 'judicial activist' is almost applied to liberal judges. Conservative judicial activists, on the other hand, are called 'strict constructionists'.
by LudwigVan October 1, 2004
Get the judicial activism mug.The single biggest travesty the world has ever seen. Most of the flaws lie in the police stations, full of corrupt officers that became cops because they got beat up in school or they wanted to feel special. They ultimately do more harm than good making plenty of stupid and unnecessary arrests that are based on "facts" that are mostly made up. Often have some bias involved. Then it all gets passed through the courts which aren't much better. Most judges see how bullshit the entire case is and want to dismiss it, but they have to cover the dumbfuck cop's ass so they proceed as thought the case were valid. In the end, a mostly innocent person gets a punishment they didn't deserve and the cop keeps collecting a paycheck they don't deserve. It has ruined countless lives because of bullshit charges.
An example of the U.S. Judicial System in action, The following is a true story.
One day at a Jefferson county middle school a fairly large boy tried to joke around with another one by acting as though he were to sit on him. The puny little boy had some serious anger issues and started kicking the larger boy in the stomach as hard as he could. When he finally stopped the larger boy sat down next to the smaller boy. a few minutes later, for no reason the small boy started kicking him again. This happened several times until class let out. when the larger boy stood up he was in a lot of pain and kicked the smaller boy once. Then the small boy shoved him and it wsas the final straw the large boy shoved him once and he flew across the room. The school called the police and after a few interviews with the amazingly bad cop manipulating everything said guess who was charged with what? It was the larger boy, who took a considerable beating and only struck the other boy twice. He was charged with THIRD DEGREE ASSAULT FOR SHOVING SOMEONE ONE IN SELF-DEFENSE. I think this proves how bad the judicial system is.
One day at a Jefferson county middle school a fairly large boy tried to joke around with another one by acting as though he were to sit on him. The puny little boy had some serious anger issues and started kicking the larger boy in the stomach as hard as he could. When he finally stopped the larger boy sat down next to the smaller boy. a few minutes later, for no reason the small boy started kicking him again. This happened several times until class let out. when the larger boy stood up he was in a lot of pain and kicked the smaller boy once. Then the small boy shoved him and it wsas the final straw the large boy shoved him once and he flew across the room. The school called the police and after a few interviews with the amazingly bad cop manipulating everything said guess who was charged with what? It was the larger boy, who took a considerable beating and only struck the other boy twice. He was charged with THIRD DEGREE ASSAULT FOR SHOVING SOMEONE ONE IN SELF-DEFENSE. I think this proves how bad the judicial system is.
by superninjapenguin December 14, 2008
Get the U.S. judicial system mug.1. Any and all measures are taken to avoid jury trials.
2. Synonymous with the term Injustice and the phrase "fuck, we don't have time for you."
3. That which takes priority over full and fair justice.
4. Term commonly applied to justify a Judge's Judicial Misconduct.
2. Synonymous with the term Injustice and the phrase "fuck, we don't have time for you."
3. That which takes priority over full and fair justice.
4. Term commonly applied to justify a Judge's Judicial Misconduct.
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Get the Judicial mug.Administrative tribunals or government officials who have the power resembling those of court of law or judge and are able to remedy a situation or impose legal penalties on a person or organisation but in their decision making process are subject to rules of natural justice.
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