Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
court-challenge
noun
/kɔrt ˈʧælənʤ/
Definition
A court-challenge refers to a legal contest or dispute brought before a court to contest a decision, law, or policy.
Examples
- The organization’s court-challenge aimed to overturn the new environmental regulations.
- After the decision, residents decided to file a court-challenge against the zoning laws.
Meaning
To question the validity or legality of something in a court of law.
Synonyms
- litigation
- lawsuit
- legal action
