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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

judicial concept
💡 Concept

A judicial judge delivers verdict with gavel in formal courtroom setting

judicial mnemonic english
🧠 Mnemonic

Judge dishes out justice - 'Ju-dish all!' he declares!

judicial rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

The judicial moment brings initial judgment to the crucial verdict — where authority and evidence illuminate the path of justice

🎤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.

🎵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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