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.

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Word Description / Examples
juridical

When referring to something related to the administration of justice or legal proceedings. It is often used in academic, theoretical, or formal legal discussions.

  • The juridical process ensures that each party gets a fair trial
judicial

Used when referring to judges, courts, or the judiciary system. It relates directly to the functioning and action of judges or courts.

  • The judicial decision was widely discussed in the media

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.

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juridical

Also used in contexts pertaining to the administration of justice or legal procedures.

  • The juridical framework for the trial was established to ensure fairness
  • Her juridical responsibilities as a judge required her to remain impartial
legalistic

Used when referring to an overly strict or literal interpretation of laws or rules, often with a negative connotation implying rigidity or lack of flexibility.

  • His legalistic approach to the contract left little room for negotiation
  • The company's legalistic policies made it difficult for employees to communicate any issues
philosophical

Use in contexts relating to the study of general and fundamental questions about existence, knowledge, values, reason, mind, and language.

  • The debate took a philosophical turn when they discussed the nature of human consciousness
  • Her philosophical views influenced her approach to the ethical dilemmas at work

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.