Judicial

Judicial

Adjective · /dʒuːˈdɪʃ.əl/

Definition

Relating to the administration of justice or the activity of judges; of or appropriate to a court of law or a judge; exercised by judges rather than by the legislature or executive.

Origin

From Latin judicialis (of or relating to a court of law), from judicium (judgement, trial), from judex (a judge), from jus (law, right) + dicere (to say, to declare). Used in English from the late 14th century.