It is basically.... when something is reviewed by the judicial court of law where legislative actions are subject to review by the judiciary.
What is this supposed to mean?
Answer:
Avoiding conflict can be an appropriate choice, depending on the circumstances.
Explanation:
According to Thomas-Kilmann avoiding is an appropriate form of dealing with conflict when used in the following situations: When an issue is trivial and other issues are more important or pressing - use time and effort where it will be most productive.
You had it right, it is a simile because it uses the word as.