(US, pejorative, chiefly, in right-wing discourse) 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 ha
(US, pejorative, chiefly, in right-wing discourse) 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.
Activist judge means: 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.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
Activist judge means: 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.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
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(US, pejorative, 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.
(US, Canada, law) A judge.
(US) A commissioned officer acting as a lawyer to advise a court martial on points of law or to act as prosecutor.
(UK, legal) A high court judge.
activist judge means: 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.. Register: neutral, standard English. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself.
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(historical) One who administers justice, particularly.