C1adjectiveformallawpolitics
US/dʒuːˈdɪʃ.əl/
UK/dʒuːˈdɪʃ.əl/
connected with courts of law, judges or their decisions
In context
An independent judicial system is essential for protecting human rights.
The decision to close the factory is now under judicial review.
Judicial reform was one of the new government's first promises.
Words that go with judicial
adjective + noun
- judicial systemThe judicial system is slow, and cases can take years.
- judicial reviewCampaigners asked for a judicial review of the airport plan.
- judicial independenceLawyers protested to defend judicial independence.
- judicial reformThe EU has asked for judicial reform before talks can continue.
- judicial processOfficials must not interfere in the judicial process.