Judicial (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Belonging or appropriate to the office of a judge; "judicial robes".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
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Meaning 2
Relating to the administration of justice or the function of a judge; "judicial system".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
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Meaning 3
Decreed by or proceeding from a court of justice; "a judicial decision".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The judge handed down a judicial ruling that was widely criticized by the public.
- The lawyers argued that the new evidence was relevant to the judicial proceedings and should be considered by the court.
- A judicial review of the case was ordered to determine if the defendant's rights had been violated.
- The police officer's actions were deemed judicial misconduct and he was subsequently disciplined.
- The judicial system is in place to ensure that justice is served and that the rights of all citizens are protected.
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Meaning 4
Expressing careful judgment; "discriminative censure"; "a biography ...appreciative and yet judicial in purpose"-Tyler Dennett.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The historian's judicial approach to the topic allowed her to present a balanced view of the events.
- The art critic's judicial review of the exhibition highlighted both the strengths and weaknesses of the artwork.
- The company's judicial decision to recall the product was made after careful consideration of the potential risks.
- The teacher's judicial grading system ensured that students were assessed fairly and without bias.
- The judge's judicial temperament was evident in her thoughtful and impartial consideration of the evidence.