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Which standard of review is used when a court is reviewing a decision of a lower court that involves a question of law?
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De novo review
💡 Explanation:
De novo review is used when a court is reviewing a decision of a lower court that involves a question of law. This means that the court will review the record and make its own independent determination of the law, without giving any deference to the lower court's decision.