French word

juridiquement

Pronunciation

IPA/ʒyʁidikəmɑ̃/

Meaning

  • adverblegally

Example

Ce contrat n'est pas juridiquement valable.

This contract is not legally valid.

Illustration for juridiquement (legally)

More examples

Es-tu juridiquement autorisé à partager cette photo ?

Are you legally authorized to share this photo?

Core concept

A legal lens tests an act or document against the rules that govern it.

Common phrases

  • juridiquement autorisé

    legally authorized

  • juridiquement responsable

    legally responsible

Similar words

légalement: Indicating whether something is permitted by law.
officiellement: Indicating formal recognition by a public body or organization.
techniquement: Indicating that something is so in terms of fine or technical details.

Definition in French

En termes de droit, selon les règles et principes juridiques applicables.

Word origin

French juridiquement combines juridique, from Latin juridicus meaning 'relating to law', with the adverb-forming suffix -ment.

Usage tips

  • Juridiquement often appears before an adjective, as in juridiquement valable, meaning that the adjective is assessed in legal terms.

Opposites

  • illégalementillegallyadverb

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