judicial
“judicial” means “judicial” in Spanish (relating to courts and judges).
judicial
Also: legal, court (adj.)
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El proceso judicial puede durar años.
B2The judicial process can last years.
La orden judicial obliga a la empresa a pagar la multa.
C1The court order forces the company to pay the fine.
Necesitamos una revisión judicial de las pruebas.
C1We need a judicial review of the evidence.
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes directly from the Latin word *iudicialis*, which means 'pertaining to judgment or courts.' It is built on the Latin root *iudicium* (judgment).
First recorded: Medieval Spanish
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'judicial' and 'legal'?
'Legal' is a broader word meaning 'allowed by law' or 'related to law.' 'Judicial' is much more specific; it always refers to the courts, judges, trials, and the administration of justice.
Does 'judicial' change form for masculine and feminine nouns?
No, it is one of those adjectives ending in -l that stays the same for both genders (like 'fácil'). You only need to add -es to make it plural: 'judiciales'.