Judicial

Definition

Relating to the administration of justice or the judgment of a court.

Parts of Speech

• Adjective

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /dʒuˈdɪʃəl/
• Respelling: joo-DISH-uhl (with "joo" as in "zoo," "DISH" as in "fish," and "uhl" as in "full")

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /dʒuˈdɪʃəl/
• Respelling: joo-DISH-uhl (with "joo" as in "zoo," "DISH" as in "fish," and "uhl" as in "full")

In both dialects, "judicial" places the primary stress on the second syllable, "DISH." The pronunciation is the same across both American and British English, focusing on the clear articulation of "joo-DISH-uhl."

Etymology

Derived from the Latin word "judicium", meaning "judgment", which comes from "judex", meaning "a judge".

Derivatives

• Judiciary (noun)
• Judicially (adverb)
• Judicious (adjective)
• Judicialize (verb)
• Prejudicial (adjective)

Synonyms

• Juridical
• Judiciary
• Judicatory

Antonyms

• Extrajudicial
• Nonjudicial
• Unofficial

Usage

The term "judicial" is used to describe anything related to the judicial branch of government, including judicial decisions, judicial processes, and judicial authority.

Related Terms

• Judge
• Court
• Litigation
• Verdict
• Tribunal

Detailed Definition

Adjective

• Judicial (Adjective): Pertaining to the administration of justice or the function of a judge or a court.
  • Example: "The judicial system plays a crucial role in maintaining law and order."

• Judicial (Adjective): Characterized by or expressing judgment.
  • Example: "He took a judicial approach to resolve the dispute."