judicial legislation

judicial legislation
An uncomplimentary term applied to certain decisions. Encroachment by the court upon the function of the legislature; making law rather than declaring, construing, or enforcing the law. 16 Am J2d Const L § 225.

Ballentine's law dictionary. . 1998.

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