adj. 1 of, done by, or proper to a court of law. 2 having the function of judgement (a judicial assembly). 3 of or proper to a judge. 4 expressing a judgement; critical. 5 impartial. 6 regarded as a divine judgement. judicial factor Sc. an official receiver. judicial separation the separation of man and wife by decision of a court. judicially adv.
[ ME f. L judicialis f. judicium judgement f. judex JUDGE ]