judicial

Definitions

Relating to the administration of justice or the functions of a judge.

Relating to or done by a court of law or a judge.

Having the power to judge or interpret the law.

Examples

The judge's decision was based on a careful interpretation of judicial precedent.

The committee is responsible for overseeing the judicial process to ensure fairness for all citizens.

Synonyms

legal juridical judiciary adjudicative magisterial forensic courtly

Antonyms

extrajudicial illegal unlawful nonlegal informal arbitrary unauthorized