Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Relating to the administration of justice or the function of a judge: Pertaining to the legal process of judging and the courts.
   • Of or relating to the law or jurisprudence: Concerning the science or philosophy of law.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • The judge's ruling was based on sound juridic principles.
  • The conference focused on juridic theories of human rights.
  • His argument was more philosophical than juridic in nature.

Advanced Usage

• "Juridic person": A legal entity recognized by law, such as a corporation, that has rights and duties.
  • A corporation is considered a juridic person separate from its shareholders.
• "Juridic act": A lawful action intended to have legal consequences, like signing a contract.
  • Signing the will was a juridic act that transferred ownership.

Variants and Related Words

• Juridical (adj): A more common variant with identical meaning.
  • The juridical system must ensure fairness.
• Jurisprudence (n): The theory or philosophy of law.
  • He studied jurisprudence at university.

Synonyms

• Judicial: Pertaining to courts, judges, or the administration of justice.
• Legal: Connected with or recognized by the law.
• Jurisprudential: Relating to the science of law.

Notes on Usage

• "Juridic" vs. "Juridical": Both adjectives are correct and interchangeable. "Juridical" is more frequently used in modern English.
• Formality: This is a formal, academic term primarily used in legal, philosophical, and official contexts.

Adjective

1. relating to the administration of justice or the function of a judge
   • judicial system
2. of or relating to the law or jurisprudence
   • juridical days