(in the US) the power of the Supreme Court to decide if something is allowed by the Constitution
(in the UK) a procedure in which a court examines an action or decision of a public body and decides whether it was right
Example:
- There is to be a judicial review of the visa changes.
- The case is subject to judicial review.
Extra examples:
- a judicial review of the decision made by the Serious Fraud Office
- Greenpeace will seek a judicial review if a full public inquiry is not held.