Marbury v. Madison (1803), was a landmark U.S. Supreme Court case that established the principle of judicial review in the United States, meaning that American courts have the power to strike down laws, statutes, and some government actions that they find to violate the Constitution of the United States.
The age of enlightenment began in the 1650's, so it would need to be a continuation of an era that ended around the 1650's. Since the Renaissance lasted from 1350 - 1650, that makes it the most likely answer.
