noun
judicial review; power of judicial review
Legal term referring to the authority of a court to examine the constitutionality of laws or government actions.
最高裁判所は法律の審査権を持つ。
The Supreme Court has the power of judicial review over laws.
違憲審査権は憲法で定められている。
The power of constitutional review is stipulated in the constitution.
Compound of 審査 (examination, review) and 権 (right, authority).