advisory opinion

English

Noun

advisory opinion (plural advisory opinions)

1. (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.

Related terms

• declaratory judgment

Translations

opinion issued by a court that does not have the effect of resolving a specific legal case

• Spanish: opinión consultiva f, opinión asesora f
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