Meanings
How to pronounce "activist judge":
AU
A judge or justice who makes rulings based on personal political views or considerations rather than on the law, or who issues rulings intended to have political effects.
Example Sentences
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The activist judge struck down the law in favor of the plaintiffs.
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Critics argue that the rulings of this activist judge are driven by personal bias.
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Some believe that the appointment of an activist judge threatens the impartiality of the judicial system.
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The activist judge's decision sparked a heated debate among legal experts.
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Conservatives often accuse liberal judges of being activist judges.