judicial

[joo-dish-uhl] / dʒuˈdɪʃ əl /

ADJECTIVE

legal

Synonyms

STRONG

juridical

WEAK

administrative authoritative constitutional discriminating distinguished equitable forensic impartial judgelike judiciary jurisdictional juristic lawful legalistic magisterial official pontifical principled regular statutory

Example Sentences

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There were also differences between legal experts — those most intimately involved in the judicial system — and the public at large.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

Families felt so let down they lodged judicial review proceedings to challenge the lawfulness of the SAI review and ensure a proper investigation took place.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

Your editorial praises a judicial opinion that misunderstands the 340B program.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

Authorities have released few details about the investigation, which remains under judicial secrecy, Catalonia's High Court said Tuesday.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

Additional interesting fact: The modern method of judicial hanging is termed the Long Drop.

From "All The Bright Places" by Jennifer Niven

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