Government interest
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Government interest, or significant government interest, or compelling government interest, is a concept in law that allows the government to regulate a given matter. For instance, there has been held to be a compelling government interest in restricting access to unapproved prescription drugs.[1] Protecting residential privacy has been recognized as a significant government interest by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit.[2]
See also
- Strict scrutiny
- National interest, a related concept in international relations
References
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