intermediate scrutiny

intermediate scrutiny. Constitutional law. A standard lying between the extremes of rational-basis review and strict scrutiny. • Under the standard, if a statute contains a quasi-suspect classification (such as gender or legitimacy), the classification must be substantially related to the achievement of an important governmental objective. — Also termed middle-level scrutiny; mid-level scrutiny; heightened scrutiny. Cf. STRICT SCRUTINY; RATIONAL-BASIS TEST. [Cases: Constitutional Law 213.

1. C.J.S. Constitutional Law § 714.]

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译者Miranda，毕业于英国顶尖的高级翻译学院，擅长翻译各种与债务重组与公司清算/破产相关的法律文件。