intermediate scrutiny

noun

A standard for judicial review, according to which a law must have been enacted to further a compelling governmental interest and have been narrowly tailored to achieve that interest.

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Meanings

nounintermediate scrutiny (uncountable)
  1. uncountablelawA standard for judicial review, according to which a law must have been enacted to further a compelling governmental interest and have been narrowly tailored to achieve that interest.
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APA

intermediate scrutiny. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/intermediate%20scrutiny

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“intermediate scrutiny.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/intermediate%20scrutiny. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “intermediate scrutiny,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/intermediate%20scrutiny.

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