Juridical: meaning, definitions and examples

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juridical

 

[ dʒuːˈrɪdɪkl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

legal system

Relating to the law or to the administration of justice.

Synonyms

judicial, lawful, legal

Examples of usage

  • Juridical proceedings are underway to determine liability in the case.
  • The juridical system in this country is based on civil law principles.
Context #2 | Adjective

philosophy

Relating to the philosophy of law.

Synonyms

legalistic, philosophical

Examples of usage

  • The debate centered around juridical theories of punishment.
  • She has a deep understanding of juridical ethics.

Translations

Translations of the word "juridical" in other languages:

🇵🇹 jurídico

🇮🇳 कानूनी

🇩🇪 juristisch

🇮🇩 hukum

🇺🇦 юридичний

🇵🇱 prawny

🇯🇵 法的

🇫🇷 juridique

🇪🇸 jurídico

🇹🇷 hukuki

🇰🇷 법률의

🇸🇦 قانوني

🇨🇿 právní

🇸🇰 právny

🇨🇳 法律的

🇸🇮 pravni

🇮🇸 lagalegur

🇰🇿 құқықтық

🇬🇪 იურიდიული

🇦🇿 hüquqi

🇲🇽 jurídico

Etymology

The word 'juridical' originated from the Latin word 'iuridicus', which means 'relating to the administration of justice'. It has been used in English since the 17th century to describe things related to law or justice. Over time, 'juridical' has become a common term in legal and philosophical contexts to refer to matters concerning the law or the philosophy of law.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,954, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.