(law, uncountable) The doctrine, implemented in varying ways in differing jurisdictions, that authorities within the judicial branch of government may examine and make rulings on the legal validity of decisions and actions of the legislative and executive branches of government and, in some jurisdictions, of others within the judicial branch itself.

plural of literature review

A scholarly paper, or part of one, compiled from published sources, which sums up current knowledge of a particular topic.

plural of judicial review

Of a book, film, etc.: guaranteed to succeed even if it receives unfavourable reviews.

plural of capsule review

plural of utilization review

plural of board of review

(nonstandard) plural of board of review

(Scouting, US) The final approval process for rank advancement to any specific rank in the Boy Scouts of America that is meant to ensure that a Scout has indeed met all the requirements for that rank and to evaluate the experience.