First Known Use: 14th century
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judicial
adjective ju·di·cial \jü-ˈdi-shəl\
: of or relating to courts of law or judges
: ordered or done by a court
: responsible for dealing with all legal cases involving the government
Full Definition of JUDICIAL
1
a : of or relating to a judgment, the function of judging, the administration of justice, or the judiciary <judicial processes> b : belonging to the branch of government that is charged with trying all cases that involve the government and with the administration of justice within its jurisdiction — compare executive, legislative
2
: ordered or enforced by a court <a judicial sale>
3
: of, characterized by, or expressing judgment : critical 1b
4
: arising from a judgment of God
5
: belonging or appropriate to a judge or the judiciary
— ju·di·cial·ly \-ˈdi-sh(ə-)lē\ adverb
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Origin of JUDICIAL
Middle English, from Latin judicialis, from judicium judgment, from judex
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judicial
adjective ju·di·cial \jü-ˈdi-shəl\
Definition of JUDICIAL for Kids
1
: of courts or judges <the judicial branch>
2
: ordered or done by a court <judicial review>
— ju·di·cial·ly adverb
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