judicial
1 of 1adjective/dʒuˈdɪʃəl/
1
issued, ordered, or carried out by a court or judge
- The judicial decision ended years of legal dispute.
- A judicial order was required before the search could proceed.
- The court issued a judicial decree of dissolution.
- He appealed against the judicial ruling.
- The judicial opinion clarified the interpretation of the law.
2
belonging or appropriate for a court, a judge, or the administration of justice
C1- The judicial branch of government oversees the interpretation and application of laws through courts and judges.
- Judicial review is a process by which courts examine the constitutionality of laws and governmental actions.
- The judicial system ensures fair treatment and due process for all individuals involved in legal proceedings.
- Legal disputes are resolved through the judicial process, which includes hearings, trials, and appeals.
- Lawyers play a crucial role in presenting arguments and evidence before the judicial authorities.
3
marked by fairness and reason
- His judicial tone helped settle the dispute.
- She made a judicial assessment of the proposal.
- The manager's judicial approach earned respect.
- A judicial mind weighs all evidence before deciding.
- The report reflected judicial consideration of the facts.
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