What does "judicial" mean?

That branch of government which is responsible for maintaining the courts of law and for the administration of justice.

How do you pronounce "judicial"?

Pronounced //d͡ʒuˈdɪʃəl//.

Common synonyms include: juridical, actionable, adjudicating, analytical, applicable, authorized.

/d͡ʒuˈdɪʃəl/ adj, noun

adj, noun ·Moderate ·High school level

Noun

1
That branch of government which is responsible for maintaining the courts of law and for the administration of justice. uncountable

Adjective

1
Of or relating to the administration of justice.
2
Of or relating to the court system or the judicial branch of government.
"It has jailed environmental activists and is planning to limit the power of judicial oversight by handing a state-approved body a monopoly over bringing environmental lawsuits."
3
specified by a civil bill court under the terms of the Land Law (Ireland) Act, 1881 Ireland, historical
"judicial rent, judicial lease"
4
Of or relating to judgeship or the judiciary, the collective body of judges.
5
Of or relating to sound judgment; judicious (but see Usage notes).

Adjective

"The dictator arrogated judicial powers to himself."

Borrowed from Latin iūdiciālis.