constitutionality test

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• test case — test′ case n. 1) law a case that serves afterward as a precedent for similar cases 2) law a suit used to test a legal principle, the constitutionality of a statute, etc • Etymology: 1890–95 …   From formal English to slang

• test case — n. Law 1. a case that, after its determination, is likely to be used as a precedent ☆ 2. a case entered into with the intention of testing the constitutionality of a particular law …   English World dictionary

• test case — noun a representative legal action whose outcome is likely to become a precedent • Syn: ↑test suit • Topics: ↑law, ↑jurisprudence • Hypernyms: ↑legal action, ↑action, ↑action at law …   Useful english dictionary

• test case — noun Date: 1850 1. a representative case whose outcome is likely to serve as a precedent 2. a proceeding brought by agreement or on an understanding of the parties to obtain a decision as to the constitutionality of a statute …   New Collegiate Dictionary

• test case — 1. a typical case whose court decision may be interpreted as a precedent for application in future similar cases. 2. a legal action taken, sometimes deliberately by agreement of both parties, with a special view to determining the position of the …   Universalium

• totality of circumstances test — Test used to determine the constitutionality of various search and seizure procedures, e.g. issuance of a search warrant, Illinois v. Gates, 462 U.S. 213, 238, 239, 103 S.Ct. 2317, 2332, 76 L.Ed.2d 527; investigative stops, U.S. v. Sokolow, 109 S …   Black's law dictionary

• Drug test — For other uses, see Drug testing (disambiguation). Drug test Diagnostics To minimize opportunities for tampering, a direct line of sight between the observer and the specimen bottle must be maintained during collection of a urine sample …   Wikipedia

• rational basis test — n: a test less intensive than strict scrutiny or an intermediate review that involves a determination of whether a statutory or regulatory classification of persons (as by age or offender status) has a rational basis and does not deny equal… …   Law dictionary

• balancing test — bal·anc·ing test n: a test in which opposing rights, interests, or policies are assigned a degree or level of importance and the ruling of the court is determined by which is considered greater ◇ Balancing tests are often used for determining the …   Law dictionary

• compelling interest test — n. In constitutional law, a method for determining the constitutionality of a statute that restricts the practice of a fundamental right or distinguishes between people due to a suspect classification. In order for the statute to be valid, there… …   Law dictionary

• testcase — test case n. A legal action whose outcome is likely to set a precedent or test the constitutionality of a statute. * * * …   Universalium