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constitutional fact doctrine

constitutional-fact doctrine. 1. The rule that federal courts are not bound by an administrative agency’s findings of fact when the facts involve whether the agency has exceeded constitutional limitations on its power, esp. regarding personal rights. • The courts reviewed the facts de novo to afford protection of constitutional rights. Although it has not been […]

constitutional-fact doctrine

glossary / CONSTITUTIONAL-FACT DOCTRINE, 宪法性事实原则

constitutional-fact doctrine 〈美〉宪法性事实原则１指对行政机关的事实认定，如涉及行政权力是否超越宪法的限制性规定，尤其在个人权利〔personal rights〕方面的事实，联邦法院可不受其约束，有义务根据记录独立作出判断；２指对于初审法院的事实认定，如涉及宪法性权利，联邦上诉法院可不受其约束的原则，但此原则现已受到质疑。 (→jurisdictional fact doctrine)

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