judicial Meaning & Definition
What Does Judicial Mean?
Judicial is used as an adjective meaning Of or relating to the administration of justice. It is also used to mean Of or relating to the court system or the judicial branch of government. As a noun, it means That branch of government which is responsible for maintaining the courts of law and for the administration of justice.
Judicial in Brief
| Part of speech | adjective, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /d͡ʒuˈdɪʃəl/ |
| Synonyms | critical, legal and juridical |
| Comparative / superlative | more judicial, most judicial |
Judicial Definition (Adjective)
- Of or relating to the administration of justice.
- Of or relating to the court system or the judicial branch of government.
- specified by a civil bill court under the terms of the Land Law (Ireland) Act, 1881
judicial rent, judicial lease
- Of or relating to judgeship or the judiciary, the collective body of judges.
- Of or relating to sound judgment; judicious (but see Usage notes).
Judicial as a Noun
- That branch of government which is responsible for maintaining the courts of law and for the administration of justice.
Synonyms of Judicial
Judicial synonyms and antonyms →Judicial in a Sentence
judicial rent, judicial lease
Word Forms & Grammar
judicial (comparative more judicial, superlative most judicial)
judicial (uncountable)
Words That Rhyme With Judicial
Origin of Judicial
Borrowed from Latin iūdiciālis.
Common Questions About Judicial
Is judicial an adjective or a noun?
Judicial is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for judicial?
Words with a similar meaning to judicial include critical, legal and juridical. See the full list of judicial synonyms and antonyms.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of judicial?
The comparative form is more judicial and the superlative form is most judicial.