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juridical

[ joo-rid-i-kuh l ]
/ dʒʊˈrɪd ɪ kəl /
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adjective

of or relating to the administration of justice.
of or relating to law or jurisprudence; legal.

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RELATED WORDS

justifiable, constitutional, legal, statutory, valid, authorized, permissible, proper, rightful, fair, legitimate, lawful, contractual, administrative, authoritative, discriminating, distinguished, equitable, forensic, impartial

Nearby words

juratory, jurd, jure divino, jure humano, jurel, juridical, juridical days, juried, jurisconsult, jurisdiction, jurisp.
Also ju·rid·ic.

Origin of juridical

1495–1505; < Latin jūridic(us) (jūri-, combining form of jūs law + dic-, base of dīcere to say, dictate) + -al1

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juridical

juridic

/ (dʒʊˈrɪdɪkəl) /

adjective

of or relating to law, to the administration of justice, or to the office or function of a judge; legal

Derived Forms

juridically, adverb

Word Origin for juridical

C16: from Latin jūridicus, from iūs law + dicere to say
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