nonjudicial
|non-ju-di-cial|
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/ˌnɑːn.dʒuːˈdɪʃ.əl/
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/ˌnɒn.dʒuːˈdɪʃ.əl/
outside court
Etymology
Etymology Information
'nonjudicial' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'judicial' from Latin 'judicialis', where 'judicium' meant 'judgment'.
Historical Evolution
'nonjudicial' evolved from the combination of 'non-' and 'judicial', maintaining its meaning of 'not related to court'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not related to court proceedings', and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not related to or conducted by a court of law.
The dispute was resolved through nonjudicial means.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45