Judicial
/dʒuːˈdɪʃ.əl/noun
Relating to the administration of justice or the functioning of a court.
Did you know?The root of 'judicial' shares its origins with the Latin word for 'to judge', which was often associated with divine or supernatural authority in ancient Rome.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*dʲu̯eḱ-
“to say, to speak or to declare”
Latin
Latin
iudicium
“the act of judging, trial, or decision, often involving divine insight”
Latin
Latin
iudex
“a judge; one who decides or determines, linked to the concept of authority”
Old French
Old French
judiciel
“pertaining to a judge or the system of law”
Middle English
Middle English
judicial
“of or pertaining to the administration of justice or courts”
Modern English
English
judicial
“relating to courts or the administration of justice, emphasizing the role of judges and legal proceedings.”