non-judicial
|non-ju-di-cial|
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/nɒn dʒuˈdɪʃəl/
not involving courts
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-judicial' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'judicial' from Latin 'judicialis', where 'judicium' meant 'judgment'.
Historical Evolution
'judicialis' transformed into the Old French word 'judicial', and eventually became the modern English word 'judicial'. The prefix 'non-' was added to form 'non-judicial'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'judicial' meant 'pertaining to judgment', and 'non-judicial' evolved to mean 'not pertaining to judgment or courts'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not related to, involving, or decided by a court of law.
The dispute was resolved through non-judicial means.
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Last updated: 2025/05/17 00:41