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advisory opinion Law Definition

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A nonbinding opinion by a court, judge, or law officer on the interpretation or constitutionality of the law, a proposed statute, or a hypothetical legal question submitted to it by a legislative or executive body or an interested party. The United States Constitution prohibits federal courts from issuing advisory opinions.

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  8. ‹ advisee
  9. ‹ advisedly
  10. ‹ advised
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