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judicial power

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A quick definition of judicial power:

Judicial power is the authority given to judges and courts to hear and decide cases. This means they have the power to interpret and apply the law when there are disagreements about what has been done or not done under it. The U.S. Supreme Court and other courts established by Congress have this power. It is one of the three main powers of government, along with legislative power and executive power. Judicial power also refers to the power given to public officials to make decisions about specific cases that affect people's personal and property rights. This is different from ministerial power, which involves following instructions or laws without using judgment or discretion.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Judicial power refers to the authority given to courts and judges to hear and decide cases, and to make binding judgments on them. This power allows them to interpret and apply the law when disputes arise over what has been done or not done under it. The U.S. Supreme Court and other courts established by Congress have this power under federal law. It is one of the three main powers of government, along with legislative power and executive power.

Example: A person is accused of committing a crime and is brought to trial. The judge presiding over the trial has judicial power, which allows them to hear the evidence presented by both sides, interpret the law, and make a decision on whether the accused is guilty or not guilty. This decision is binding and can have serious consequences for the accused.

Explanation: This example illustrates how judicial power is used in the context of a criminal trial. The judge has the authority to make a decision based on the evidence presented and the interpretation of the law. This decision is binding and can affect the accused's personal and proprietary interests, such as their freedom and reputation.

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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
20:56
CONGRATS MACAQUE!
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got a random stanford email and almost had a heart attack
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Miami A, yall I'm so excited I could cry.
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[] baddestbunny
22:16
every time I get accosted by a strange man who follows me around because my male coworkers were too busy talking to walk me back to my car I get closer to saying we need to bring back traditional gender roles
Dkk
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Nice! @Macaque
Dkk
22:32
@Aromatic, Have to guess.
Dkk
22:33
That sucks @Bunny do you have to go to the hospital?
[] baddestbunny
22:40
I said accosted not assaulted
23:35
guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
1a2b3c4d26z
23:37
Oooooo me too
23:37
omg is this good or bad
Dkk
23:47
Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
23:49
it looks like most people who applied in october last cycle didn't get a decision until january... does it even mean anything that our addresses went long??
hows ED 2 compared to ED 1?
Dkk
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No idea
windyMagician
0:34
reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
Dkk
2:21
NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
[] baddestbunny
4:29
let’s get after it boys and girls
Dkk
5:21
I gtg to bed soon.
Dkk
5:22
Big day today. Gunna be a crazy one. I will sleep through the first half.
good morning lsd it is 5 am EST
also jazzy my ndls address went long ages ago i sadly do not think it means anything
my stanford address also went long LOL i think at most it's an indicator it's under review
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