Meaning of the word "judicial review" in English

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judicial review

US /dʒuˈdɪʃ.əl rɪˈvjuː/
UK /dʒuˈdɪʃ.əl rɪˈvjuː/
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Noun

1.

the power of a court to determine whether a law, government action, or other official act is constitutional

Example:
The Supreme Court exercised judicial review to overturn the controversial law.
The principle of judicial review is a cornerstone of constitutional law.
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