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judicialrelating to judges or the administration of justice

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: relating to judges or the administration of justice

Pronunciation (IPA): /dʒuˈdɪʃəl/

Example Sentences

  • The judge reminded everyone that this was a judicial proceeding, not a reality TV show.
  • The judicial branch of government interprets the law.
  • She maintained a judicial attitude even when her cat knocked over her coffee.

judicial

ADJECTIVE

[/dʒuˈdɪʃəl/]

relating to judges or the administration of justice

The judicial system protected the rights of every citizen.
💡 Concept

The judicial system protected the rights of every citizen.

Judicial officers ensured that every trial was fair. (👨‍⚖️ Judge + 🏛️ Court → Judicial)
🧠 Mnemonic

Judicial officers ensured that every trial was fair. (👨‍⚖️ Judge + 🏛️ Court → Judicial)

Judicial officials remained impartial throughout the trial.
🎵 Rhyme

Judicial officials remained impartial throughout the trial.

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/dʒuˈdɪʃəl/
🇬🇧 UK/dʒuˈdɪʃəl/

🌳Etymology

Rootjudic
Suffix--ial

Origin

From Latin 'judicialis', derived from 'judex' (judge) and 'dicere' (to say or decide). The word entered English through Old French and relates to the act of judging or administering justice.

Breakdown

jud- (judge, from Latin judex) + -icial (relating to, from Latin -icialis) = judicial

🎵Rhyme

beneficialsuperficialcommercial
beneficial
superficial
commercial

🔗Collocations

judicial system
judicial review
judicial decision
judicial branch
judicial process
judicial power

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The judge reminded everyone that this was a judicial proceeding, not a reality TV show.

The judicial branch of government interprets the law.

😄 Fun example

She maintained a judicial attitude even when her cat knocked over her coffee.

The judicial review will determine if the law is constitutional.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

legaljuridicalcourt-relatedforensic

Antonyms

executivelegislative

Related

judgejusticecourttribunalverdict

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