sub judice
Americanadverb
adjective
Etymology
Origin of sub judice
First recorded in 1605–15, sub judice is from Latin sub jūdice
Example Sentences
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The rules of sub judice contempt require that journalists cannot report someone is guilty of a crime before they are convicted, which is why the word “alleged” is so ubiquitous in crime reporting.
From The Guardian ● Aug. 31, 2019
The same 34 were also charged with breaching the suppression order and sub judice contempt, the publishing of material that could interfere with the administration of justice.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 26, 2019
He and Bosland said the charges were aiding and abetting breaches of the suppression order by international media, breaching the suppression order, scandalizing the court and sub judice contempt.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 28, 2019
His lawyer Betina Hald Engmark has told the BBC he is not guilty but as the case is sub judice - under judicial consideration - she is not allowed to say any more.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2017
Normally, a case that is sub judice cannot be commented upon in public or in the press.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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