activist 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.. 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.. 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.