judicial activism
英 [dʒuˌdɪʃl ˈæktɪvɪzəm]
美 [dʒuˌdɪʃl ˈæktɪvɪzəm]
n. (美国)司法能动主义，司法积极主义(制定新法律时不必严格遵循宪法)
牛津词典
noun
- （美国）司法能动主义，司法积极主义（制定新法律时不必严格遵循宪法）
(in the US) the idea that it is not necessary to follow the exact words of the Constitution when new laws are made
英英释义
noun
- an interpretation of the U.S. constitution holding that the spirit of the times and the needs of the nation can legitimately influence judicial decisions (particularly decisions of the Supreme Court)
Synonym: broad interpretation