Meaning Of The Word Judge-made

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judge-made in American English
made by judges or by their decisions, often, specif., through judicial interpretation which is thought of as circumventing legislative intent
adjective: established by a court, as by an application or interpretation of a law that is allegedly contrary to the intentions of the enacting body or by a decision that does not rest on legislation

judge-made in British English
adjective: based on a judge's interpretation or decision (esp in the phrase judge-made law)

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