Judicial

/dʒuːˈdɪʃ.əl/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Pertaining to courts of law or the administration of justice.

The judicial system is crucial for upholding the rule of law.

Involving or resulting from the administration of justice.

The judicial process can often take longer than expected.

Relating to a judge or judges.

The judicial ruling was met with mixed reactions from the public.

From Latin 'judicialis', from 'judex' meaning 'judge'.

judicial branch

The section of government responsible for administering justice.

judicial review

The power of courts to assess whether a law is in compliance with the constitution.

judicial system

The network of courts and legal processes through which justice is administered.

judge

A public official appointed to decide cases in a court of law.

court

A place where legal cases are heard and decided.

litigation

The process of taking legal action.

Judgy

She's so judgy about people's life choices; it's almost judicial.

Courtroom drama

Their fight was so heated it felt like a judicial showdown straight out of a courtroom drama.