judicial — relating 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.
Judicial officers ensured that every trial was fair. (👨⚖️ Judge + 🏛️ Court → Judicial)
Judicial officials remained impartial throughout the trial.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
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
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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.”
“The judicial review will determine if the law is constitutional.”
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