juridical

/ˌdʒʊˈrɪdɪkəl/ or /ˌdʒʊˈrɪdɪkl/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to law or the legal system

“The juridical review of the contract revealed several loopholes.”

2. noun

a juridical act or decision

“The court’s juridical ruling was met with widespread criticism.”

3. adverb

in a juridical manner

“The company was investigated juridically to determine its compliance with regulations.”

Synonyms

  • judicial
  • legal

Antonyms

  • extrajudicial
  • unlawful