judicative

American

[joo-di-key-tiv] / ˈdʒu dɪˌkeɪ tɪv /

adjective

having ability to judge; judging.

the judicative faculty.

judicative British

/ ˈdʒuːdɪkətɪv /

adjective

having the function of trying causes
competent to judge and pass sentence

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

nonjudicative

adjective
unjudicative

adjective

Etymology

Origin of judicative

First recorded in 1635–45; from Medieval Latin jūdicātīvus, equivalent to Latin jūdic- ( see judge) + -ātīvus -ative

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