(law, uncountable) The doctrine, implemented in varying ways in differing jurisdictions, that authorities within the judicial branch of government may examine and make rulings on the legal validity of decisions and actions of the legislative and executive branches of government and, in some jurisdictions, of others within the judicial branch itself.

plural of judicial review

Of a book, film, etc.: guaranteed to succeed even if it receives unfavourable reviews.

plural of capsule review

plural of utilization review

A scholarly paper, or part of one, compiled from published sources, which sums up current knowledge of a particular topic.

plural of literature review

plural of law review

(law) A scholarly journal focusing on legal issues, normally published by an organization of students at a law school or through a bar association. / (law) An article published in such a journal.

(law) A standard for judicial review, according to which a law must be rationally related to a legitimate state interest.