activist justice

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activist justice (plural activist justices)

(US, derogatory, chiefly in right-wing discourse) A justice (usually referring to a member of a Supreme, High or Appellate court) who makes rulings based on personal political views or considerations rather than on the law, or who issues rulings intended to have political effects.

See also

activist judge

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