advisory opinion

Noun

Meaning

advisory opinion (plural advisory opinions)

(law) An opinion issued by a court that does not have the effect of resolving a specific legal case, but merely advises on the constitutionality or interpretation of a law.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Related terms

declaratory judgment

Examples

An advisory opinion derives its status and authority from the fact that it is the official pronouncement of the principal judicial organ of the United Nations. Source: Internet

A hearing on this application was held and pursuant to then current procedures, the Department of State was asked for an advisory opinion. Source: Internet

Goodrich (1938) p.740 The court retained the discretion to avoid giving an advisory opinion, which it used on occasion. Source: Internet

Hudson (1927) p.30 Despite the reduction of work in 1926, 1927 was another busy year, the Court sitting continuously from 15 June to 16 December, handing down 4 orders, 4 judgments and 1 advisory opinion. Source: Internet

Legal status in weapons In 1996, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) gave an advisory opinion on the " legality of the threat or use of nuclear weapons ". Source: Internet

Before Parker took the witness stand Wednesday, McElroy made a motion to strike his advisory opinion in its entirety. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

advisory forum advisory lines advisory mood advisory panel advisory service advisory task force