Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

strict scrutiny

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.62 in modern English

Syllables: stric-t scruti-ny
IPA

21

Scrabble Score

14

Letters

3

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A standard for judicial review, according to which a law must have been enacted to further a compelling governmental interest, have been narrowly tailored to achieve that interest, and be the least restrictive means for so doing.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"We mention these matters … merely in emphasis of our view that strict scrutiny of the classification which a State makes in a sterilization law is essential, lest unwittingly, or otherwise, invidious discriminations are made against groups or types of individuals in violation of the constitutional guaranty of just and equal laws."

Usage

Uncountable

Questions

What does strict scrutiny mean?: A standard for judicial review, according to which a law must have been enacted to further a compelling governmental interest, have been narrowly tailored to achieve that interest, and be the least restrictive means for so doing.

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