Public esteem refers to the level of respect, trust, and admiration that the general public holds for a particular institution or entity. In the context of the federal judiciary in the USA, public esteem is crucial for maintaining confidence and legitimacy in the judicial branch.
Related terms
Transparency: The degree to which decisions and actions of the federal judiciary are open and accessible to the public.
Accountability: The responsibility held by judges to explain their decisions and actions while remaining independent from political influence.
Judicial Independence: The principle that allows judges to make fair judgments without interference from other branches of government or external pressures.