In the context of courts and law, standing is the legal right of an individual or entity to initiate a lawsuit, predicated on their stake in the outcome. It requires demonstrating to the court sufficient connection to and harm from the law or action challenged.
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The concept that a matter is appropriate for court review because it is not hypothetical or speculative but has actual legal controversies needing resolution.
A criterion used by courts to dismiss cases that no longer require resolution, often because the issues presented are no longer "live" or the parties lack a continuing stake.
Literally meaning "friend of the court," these are briefs submitted by individuals or entities not party to a case but who have a strong interest in the matter, offering additional information or arguments for the court's consideration