Spanish Conversation · Level 29
89 words
Spanish word
judicial
Pronunciation
IPA/xuðiˈθjal/
Meaning
- adjectivejudicial
Example
La autoridad judicial decidió cerrar el caso.
The judicial authority decided to close the case.
More examples
El juez emitió una orden judicial para proteger a la familia.
The judge issued a judicial order to protect the family.
Core concept
Rulings issued by judges in court.
Common phrases
tribunal judicial
court of law
orden judicial
judicial order
Similar words
legal: Conforming to the law or authorized by law; having lawful status.
jurídico: Concerning matters handled from the legal-system perspective or through legal processes.
Definition in Spanish
Relativo a los tribunales y a las decisiones que emiten los jueces.
Word origin
The Spanish adjective derives from Latin judicialis, based on judicium 'judgment', reflecting matters decided by judges.
Usage tips
- Common collocations include decisión judicial, procedimiento judicial, and autoridad judicial, so expect judicial to appear with nouns for rulings, procedures, and court bodies.