[ dʒʊ'dɪʃəs ]
■ adjective having or done with good judgement; sensible.
Derivatives
~ly adverb
~ness noun
Origin
C16: from Fr. judicieux , from L. judicium (see judicial ).
Usage
Judicious means ‘using good judgement, sensible’, as in the ~ use of public investment ; it should not be confused with judicial , which means ‘relating to the administration of justice’, as in the judicial system .